Reviews tagging 'Animal cruelty'

I Am a Cat by Natsume Sōseki

7 reviews

gladiolus17's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

This was a hilarious, snarky book told from a very well-read and enlightened kitten. It is a mirror to Meiji Period Japan society and offers a close look at the opinions and goings-on in that time period. The cat also takes a very self-aware jab at Natsume Soseki, the author of this book, which tickled me. Being of that time period, it does have a lot of sexism, so be warned.

It requires you to suspend your disbelief a little. The kitten knows quite a lot! Like General Togo and various other poets and philosophers.

Spoiler for ending:

I was pretty disheartened and saddened that the cat dies in the end. I had been on this journey with him for a while and was saddened to see the little protagonist go.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death

Moderate: Animal cruelty and Sexism

bookycnidaria's review against another edition

challenging dark funny reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death

Moderate: Animal cruelty and Child abuse

julianh's review against another edition

funny lighthearted reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Misogyny, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide

jelliestars's review against another edition

challenging funny reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death

Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism

Minor: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Bullying, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Fatphobia, Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Medical content, Murder, Alcohol, and Colonisation

tiredcreature's review against another edition

reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body shaming, Misogyny, and Suicide

Minor: Ableism and Racism

yogomagpie's review against another edition

I was so charmed by the first chapter of the book, inspired enough to paint the scene of Rickshaw Blacky snoozing on the flattened bed of chrysanthemums!! But as I slogged through chapter 3 I lost interest and decided to call it quits at page 104. I did not like any of the men at all, and more and more focus is put toward their ridiculous conversations. I wanted more cat musings and antics.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty and Animal death

madradstarchild's review against another edition

dark sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

0.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty and Animal death

Moderate: Body shaming and Sexism