kipahni's review against another edition
2.0
This book was a little too "chicken soupy" for this library lovers soul. In fact half way through the book I looked at the back slip cover and who do I find endorsing this book but the editor of Chicken Soup for the Soul.
I love libraries
I love small towns
I am tolerant of cats
However I find my self yawning when ever anyone begins to talk of their beloved pet's antics as if they were a substitute child. And that is what this whole book was about.
Plus I can't stand the name dewey, it reminds me of mildew, and I loath mildew or any form of refrigerator fungus
I love libraries
I love small towns
I am tolerant of cats
However I find my self yawning when ever anyone begins to talk of their beloved pet's antics as if they were a substitute child. And that is what this whole book was about.
Plus I can't stand the name dewey, it reminds me of mildew, and I loath mildew or any form of refrigerator fungus
socorrobaptista's review against another edition
5.0
Dewey Readmore Books - este é o nome completo do gato que, por 19 anos, morou na bilbioteca pública de Spencer, uma pequena cidade de Iowa. Uma narrativa emcionante, que me conquistou por completo. Amo gatos, e amo bibliotecas, a união dos dois é perfeita. Para alguém iniciando o curso de Biblioteconomia, este livro é mais que uma narrativa, é um aprendizado.
rennegade's review against another edition
4.0
Full disclosure - I skipped over the parts that weren't about Dewey. I know the book was also about the author, but I was only interested in the Dewey stuff.
I am a sucker for a good pet book. I love hearing about how animals can change peoples' lives so dramatically - especially cats. Cats get such a bad reputation for being hateful, but I've had so many wonderful and loving kitties in my life that I know what awesome animals they are.
Dewey was fun to read about. He was definitely a character, and I loved seeing how important he was for so many people. I also loved that he got so many people out to the library.
I probably should not have picked this book at this particular moment since I have a pet that is having some pretty major medical issues and this book ends as most animal memoirs end, but it was still a sweet book about a lovely kitty.
I am a sucker for a good pet book. I love hearing about how animals can change peoples' lives so dramatically - especially cats. Cats get such a bad reputation for being hateful, but I've had so many wonderful and loving kitties in my life that I know what awesome animals they are.
Dewey was fun to read about. He was definitely a character, and I loved seeing how important he was for so many people. I also loved that he got so many people out to the library.
I probably should not have picked this book at this particular moment since I have a pet that is having some pretty major medical issues and this book ends as most animal memoirs end, but it was still a sweet book about a lovely kitty.
kelseystamey's review against another edition
3.0
Charming story of a library cat and a struggling Midwestern town. At times, it is difficult to tell which is the more predominant subject. Dewey is short and sweet; it is just the right length to uplift your spirits in a day. Thankfully, Vicki's retelling of Dewey's life includes enough pragmatism to avoid becoming saccharine. She repeatedly recognizes the fact that Dewey, although he is very special, IS just a cat and not the "pweshus kitteh who saves them all." (To be honest, I was half-expecting that.) At the same time, however, readers--especially cat lovers--can't help but love Dewey. His amusing escapades are written with a light heart, while the descriptions of Spencer's (the town's) troubles add gravity to the story. I found myself involved -- and that is always a sign of a pretty good book. If you are looking for a sweet sample of small-town American realism, here it is.
klmeyers's review against another edition
5.0
I am a big cat lover, so naturally I wanted to read this true story about a library cat. It is very cute, sad, and touching, and I think it would appeal to anyone, even if you don't like cats.
kimberly_b's review against another edition
3.0
I'm not a huge cat lover, but I am a library lover. A friend loaned me this book. I liked it! It isn't the most polished read, but it is very heartfelt. I wished that I could have met Dewey after reading it.
beckykirk's review against another edition
1.0
Everything about Iowa and Dewey is AWESOME and everything else SUCKS!. That's what I got from this book and I'm a self styled crazy cat lady (3 cats). It's so childish it should be a kids book.
auroramw's review against another edition
4.0
I read this book when I was about 12-13 years old. I'm currently 19, and in all these years I haven't read a book that has made me cry like Dewey did. I loved that goddamn cat.
gramm_incorrect's review against another edition
For a book about a cat, the cat isn't in the book that much.