Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot

Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats

T.S. Eliot with Edward Gorey (Illustrator)

64 pages • first pub 1939 (editions)

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The inspiration for Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic musical CATS, and its upcoming movie adaptation, directed by Tom Hooper and starring Taylor Swift (Bombalurina), Idris Elba (Macavity the Mystery Cat), Dame Judi Dench (Old Deuteronomy), Ian McKelle...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,016 reviews

Moods

funny 84%
lighthearted 84%
relaxing 22%
adventurous 11%
mysterious 4%
inspiring 3%
emotional 2%
informative 2%
reflective 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

fast 83%
medium 13%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | N/A: 42% | Plot: 2% | A mix: 2%

Strong character development?

N/A: 60% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 45% | Yes: 23% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 48% | No: 26% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.89

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