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ppetropoulakis's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting depiction of Jewish life in the 1930s through the eyes of a cat. The story unfolds quickly and the absurdity of the talking cat theme balances the theological discussions and strict moral code of the characters.
The cat is hilarious, bringing comic relief to situations where religion intersects with human nature. This theme follows the actions of flawed characters in religious situations that require absolute behaviours.
The cat is hilarious, bringing comic relief to situations where religion intersects with human nature. This theme follows the actions of flawed characters in religious situations that require absolute behaviours.
shieldbearer's review against another edition
challenging
funny
informative
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Rabbi's Cat is about change, and how one handles that change. It's a book that, while presented through the eyes of an irreverent protagonist, has a lot of wisdom and nuanced dialogue about faith, love and how one navigates the two.
littles_librarian's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
ajkhn's review against another edition
5.0
This book is incredibly micro-targeted to me, a swarthy Jew who loves cats, but it's really great! A cleverly-drawn and -told story of empire, love, god, and all the other big things to be skeptical of, for a variety of reasons. It's definitely something I wish I read about 20 years ago, but that's not Sfar's fault.
This review is pretty poor qua review. I'm largely of the idea that if you like the idea of a talking cat being skeptical of religion and empire, you should read this and if that idea offends you this book...might change your mind? I dunno. I can definitely see it making really good syllabus material for Jewish educators, or people teaching undergrad-level on the French Empire or the Middle East or something. Basically, anything that gets this out in front of impressionable minds.
This review is pretty poor qua review. I'm largely of the idea that if you like the idea of a talking cat being skeptical of religion and empire, you should read this and if that idea offends you this book...might change your mind? I dunno. I can definitely see it making really good syllabus material for Jewish educators, or people teaching undergrad-level on the French Empire or the Middle East or something. Basically, anything that gets this out in front of impressionable minds.
mvanhoeck's review against another edition
Loved this. Like hanging out with an old friend.
liamroush's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
thejenjineer's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this comic!
I loved the setting, 1930’s Algeria, with its clothes and houses.
I loved the cat’s relationship with the Rabbi. The constant bantering and religious discussions were gold.
I loved the setting, 1930’s Algeria, with its clothes and houses.
I loved the cat’s relationship with the Rabbi. The constant bantering and religious discussions were gold.
bunny_boy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0