droar's review against another edition
4.0
Cat vs. devil/demon stories are well trod ground but generally with an emphasis on the mystery of cats. In direct opposition Carroll give us a front row view of the antics of Jeoffry the cat companion of Christopher Smart & it's an absolute treat! I especially love the narration, heartily recommended for fans of cats & short stories!
thisbookishcat's review
dark
fast-paced
4.5
Solid 4.5 stars! What a fun and interesting short story - definitely a winner for any crazy cat ladies like me out there! The Nighthunter Moppet was definitely my favourite!
I highly recommend this if you want a quick read.
I highly recommend this if you want a quick read.
pigolaus's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.5
roadtripreader's review against another edition
5.0
A deal with the devil - but with a twist.
Soul bartering and soul selling do make for thrilling stories but the concept of soul-rescuing is even better. I had a ton of questions:
1. Can it be done?
2. Is it permanent?
3. What is the price?
What followed in these few short pages was darn impressive. The devil at the crossroads is such a vivid image that often goes with this story so, For He Can Creep offered up a look behind the curtain where the crossroads can be anywhere and we get a peak into "The Adversary's" process of soul purchasing from pre-sale, during the sale and post soul-sale. And boy was it well executed. The poet was this close to losing his soul in the midst of what an outsider would consider to be a psychotic break.
The Cats - man, I am a dog person first and an animal person second. Cats are the bees knees and they just ooze otherworldliness. They were so catlike in that way that cats are - equal parts avenging angel and cute furball. So, yeah - Jeoffrey, Poppy, Black Tom and Nighthunter Moppet are EPIC heroes.
Soul bartering and soul selling do make for thrilling stories but the concept of soul-rescuing is even better. I had a ton of questions:
1. Can it be done?
2. Is it permanent?
3. What is the price?
What followed in these few short pages was darn impressive. The devil at the crossroads is such a vivid image that often goes with this story so, For He Can Creep offered up a look behind the curtain where the crossroads can be anywhere and we get a peak into "The Adversary's" process of soul purchasing from pre-sale, during the sale and post soul-sale. And boy was it well executed. The poet was this close to losing his soul in the midst of what an outsider would consider to be a psychotic break.
The Cats - man, I am a dog person first and an animal person second. Cats are the bees knees and they just ooze otherworldliness. They were so catlike in that way that cats are - equal parts avenging angel and cute furball. So, yeah - Jeoffrey, Poppy, Black Tom and Nighthunter Moppet are EPIC heroes.
gabrielavmarques's review against another edition
5.0
This wins all the points for both creativity and execution.
A short story from an asylum cat's pov, as he protects his poet human and fights the Devil himself.
A short story from an asylum cat's pov, as he protects his poet human and fights the Devil himself.
zoes_human's review against another edition
5.0
A speculative fiction short in which Jeoffrey the Cat battles the Devil for that which is rightfully his—his human's soul. Cat lovers are certain to adore this tale.
tina_hatch's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
A sweet-but-dark story, utterly charming