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beansonbread612's review
1.0
You see the read date, I am 16. This book was something it would have been wonderful had I been five years younger but rather then that the charters were fine the book was much to long and slow that is why it was fovein a 2/10
rosepoldark's review
4.0
Very sweet and quick read. The characters somewhat resemble the charcters from the Taran books, but I do not mind that. Again sweet and adventurous story.
rfelt's review
5.0
This is a good book. I recommend it to all. J.K. It's probably to kiddish for anyone.
pagesofpins's review
2.0
Well that was even more cracked out than I remember. It's clear Lloyd Alexander sat about watching his cats and thinking about how hilarious it would be if I person did all the same stuff, like catching rats in ones mouth and purring.
shanviolinlove's review
3.0
I found a copy of this book in my local used bookstore. Having grown up reading and relishing Lloyd Alexander's novels, such as The Town Cats and Other Tales and The Prydain Chronicles, I bought this copy and set straight away to reading it.
In all honesty, I may have enjoyed this book more had I read it earlier in life (it is definitely meant for children) and had I not expected it to be about one of my favorite animals--cats. The cover and title are a bit misleading; this is not, in fact, a story about a cat, who only remains a cat in the first chapter. This is the story of a transformed man, carrying his animal-like innocence with him as he navigates life as a human. He discovers the cruelty and deception of his new fellow race, as well as kindness, love, and friendship. It's a cute story, though the plot is a bit predictable, not at all with the sharp cleverness of Town Cats. Still, I may hang on to this book. We have a little one on the way. Perhaps this can be added to his already-growing library!
In all honesty, I may have enjoyed this book more had I read it earlier in life (it is definitely meant for children) and had I not expected it to be about one of my favorite animals--cats. The cover and title are a bit misleading; this is not, in fact, a story about a cat, who only remains a cat in the first chapter. This is the story of a transformed man, carrying his animal-like innocence with him as he navigates life as a human. He discovers the cruelty and deception of his new fellow race, as well as kindness, love, and friendship. It's a cute story, though the plot is a bit predictable, not at all with the sharp cleverness of Town Cats. Still, I may hang on to this book. We have a little one on the way. Perhaps this can be added to his already-growing library!
hmsraindogs's review
4.0
I checked this book out from the elementary school library when I was a kid and really enjoyed it at the time. I reread it this past year, and it didn't hold up all that well. But it still has its charms, and I think Lloyd Alexander's prose is clear and imaginative. So, this is probably a good read for younger kids.
stiricide's review
4.0
Adorable. Yes. Read this. Let your kids read this. Read this to your kids. (One of the characters talks in faux latin/lawyer-ese, but they'll either grok context from the story, or need to look a few words up. It's ok. Learning!) Lloyd Alexander, per usual, gives us a better developed cast of characters in ~100pp than most books do in a series. This one is about magic, friendship, doubt, humanity, triumph, making tough life choices, and how sometimes, making one choice means that you've irreversibly sent yourself down a singular path.
alyssaarch's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
nataliesboooks's review
4.0
Lloyd Alexander is one of my very favorite authors, but despite that I don’t think I have ever read this book before. It was a really cute read with a great message. I loved Lionel, Gillian, and of course, Dr Tudbelly. Lloyd Alexander’s works always have a deeper meaning which makes them a lot of fun to read.
**read for book scavenger hunt - a book with a cat on the cover**
**read for book scavenger hunt - a book with a cat on the cover**