laroris's review against another edition
3.0
It's a heartwarming story but the writing isn't the best.
beak's review against another edition
3.0
I love the story - and cats in general - but the writing was very simplistic and the subjects of addiction and homelessness weren't really addressed in any depth. Good as a simple, warming read, but not much more.
caz2112's review against another edition
5.0
Love, love, love! Loved it all the way through. Had slightly missed the Bob and James phenomenon but will generally read anything to do with cats and so couldn't resist this book with Bob's face on the cover with a scarf around him. I loved the honesty in the book about James's past, he didn't shy away from it and I loved how much he adored Bob. He puts a lot of pet owners to shame during the recession (who dump or get rid of their pest claiming times are tough and always found a way to look after Bob and provide for him. Highly recommended and does make you feel good about the human race. I'll never look at a Big Issue vendor the same again.
danico_90's review against another edition
4.0
süße Katzengeschichte für Zwischendurch, der Schreibstil war sehr flüssig und insgesamt war es durchaus unterhaltsam
ame_why's review against another edition
5.0
Love love love! Bob is awesome, and reading about the connection James and Bob have makes me miss my Cleo.
hannahchair's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
4.5
A touching, relaxing read to follow through. I loved how realistic the events were portrayed, no need for shocking plot twists, but Bowen effectively brings to life how problems we all encounter in our daily lives affect us and our loved ones in various aspects. Bowen’s experiences are also to be pitied. He has accustomed to expecting the worst of people, and ironically a simple act of kindness catches him off guard. This book saddens me that despite the presence of humanity in some people, the human nature is still defaulted to evil, with only traces and minor glimpses of sympathy to people with a rocky history like Bowen. His joy through Bob though serves as a reflective reminder that our fixation on glorious success and material wealth does not necessarily give us joy. Joy is present wherever someone accepts it.
barusykorova's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.75