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juliette_21's review against another edition
4.0
Nice small book. Very cute and as a cat owner I could feel the emotions as if they were my own.
audreychamaine's review against another edition
4.0
I’m a cat lover. I’m currently wearing a necklace of a cat. I have owned dozens of cats in my life, and I’m only 30.It’s painful for me to think of the thousands of dollars I spent in the last couple of years on my now deceased geriatric feline. This book was an absolute perfect fit for me (I bet you thought I was going to say purrrfect, right!?).
While not a long book, there was a whole lot of emotion and love packed into every page of Lost Cat, making this a very satisfying read. The author, Caroline Paul, was in an accident and severely injured, causing her to stay at home and on some serious medications. At least she had her two cats, though. That is, until her skiddish boy cat, Tibia, disappeared for weeks. Fortunately, he returned to her, but Caroline couldn’t get the idea out of her head of finding out where he had been. It became an obsession, complete with a cat-cam and a collar GPS unit.
What kinds of lives do our pets live without us? It struck home for me, because my own cat, Willow, wound up being adopted by a family down the street. They probably thought she was homeless. Eventually, they moved away and took her with them. It still hurts. It’s a bit ridiculous how much we love our pets, but they’re family. This book captured all of those feelings completely. Caroline also writes about the trauma of having to put a pet to sleep, and always questioning if there was something more you could have done, and whether it was the right decision. You know in your heart that it was, but it’s still so painful.
Not only is the writing heartfelt and truthful, but the illustrations by Wendy MacNaughton, Caroline’s partner, are hilarious. My favorite was one of Tibia dressed as an Amish cat on Rumspringa. The illustrations play nicely with the story, creating something that isn’t a graphic novel, but is certainly a novel with a strong graphic element.
I think this is a must-read for cat lovers. It’s pretty lightweight, so you won’t be making a huge commitment to the book, but you’ll find yourself smiling and nodding along, agreeing with everything being said and shown. Where do our cats go at night? Find out here.
While not a long book, there was a whole lot of emotion and love packed into every page of Lost Cat, making this a very satisfying read. The author, Caroline Paul, was in an accident and severely injured, causing her to stay at home and on some serious medications. At least she had her two cats, though. That is, until her skiddish boy cat, Tibia, disappeared for weeks. Fortunately, he returned to her, but Caroline couldn’t get the idea out of her head of finding out where he had been. It became an obsession, complete with a cat-cam and a collar GPS unit.
What kinds of lives do our pets live without us? It struck home for me, because my own cat, Willow, wound up being adopted by a family down the street. They probably thought she was homeless. Eventually, they moved away and took her with them. It still hurts. It’s a bit ridiculous how much we love our pets, but they’re family. This book captured all of those feelings completely. Caroline also writes about the trauma of having to put a pet to sleep, and always questioning if there was something more you could have done, and whether it was the right decision. You know in your heart that it was, but it’s still so painful.
Not only is the writing heartfelt and truthful, but the illustrations by Wendy MacNaughton, Caroline’s partner, are hilarious. My favorite was one of Tibia dressed as an Amish cat on Rumspringa. The illustrations play nicely with the story, creating something that isn’t a graphic novel, but is certainly a novel with a strong graphic element.
I think this is a must-read for cat lovers. It’s pretty lightweight, so you won’t be making a huge commitment to the book, but you’ll find yourself smiling and nodding along, agreeing with everything being said and shown. Where do our cats go at night? Find out here.
surlymanor's review against another edition
4.0
I first fell for Wendy Macnaughton's drawings & writing via her piece on The Rumpus on a day in the life of the San Francisco Public Library. http://therumpus.net/2011/05/meanwhile-the-san-francisco-public-library/
Then she did a bunch of awesome stuff for the Brainpickings website: http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/tag/wendy-macnaughton/ ; iIllustrated quotes of Susan Sontag, an illustrated version of Leonardo Da Vinci's to do list. etc.
Now she's partnered up with her partner, author Caroline Paul to write about their cats. How jealous & proprietary we get about our cats. What is going on with the house cat's inner life????????
I liked this a lot. Not as much as the public library piece. But I liked this little book so much. Thank you!
Then she did a bunch of awesome stuff for the Brainpickings website: http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/tag/wendy-macnaughton/ ; iIllustrated quotes of Susan Sontag, an illustrated version of Leonardo Da Vinci's to do list. etc.
Now she's partnered up with her partner, author Caroline Paul to write about their cats. How jealous & proprietary we get about our cats. What is going on with the house cat's inner life????????
I liked this a lot. Not as much as the public library piece. But I liked this little book so much. Thank you!
davidjordan's review against another edition
5.0
Caroline Paul has written a lovely and delightful little book that is as enjoyable for the cat lover as for those who have no interest in cats, but love an engaging and charmingly told tale. The illustrations by the author's partner, Wendy MacNaughton, are fantastic and often hilarious, adding an element of light-hearted humor to to an already amusing narrative. The author's account of a desperate search for an errant but beloved feline companion is compelling and entertaining. Upon the title pet's return, an impressively complex program of investigation commences to determine the cat's whereabouts during his extended absence. Funny, tender, touching, and ultimately satisfying, this quick and easy read is for anyone who cherishes a good story, well-told. Highly recommended.
barbarianlibarian's review against another edition
3.0
more of an essay rather than a book. cute relate-able story though for cat lovers. loved the illustrations, a little bit funny. quick quick read.
karen62's review against another edition
5.0
This book is so funny! At the same time the author's recovering from a broken leg one of her cats (Tibia) runs away. Tibia comes back after 5 weeks fat and happy and Caroline is obsessed with trying to figure out where she was for so long. This involves pet detectives, a class on animal communication, a collar GPS, a collar camera to name a few things she tried. I loved how she perfectly (or purrfectly) described the mystery and aloofness of cats, do we ever really know what they're thinking?
pandagopanda's review against another edition
5.0
Honestly, as charming and delightful a book as the title, subtitle, and cover illustration might lead you hope. It has the format of a children's book (large, well-spaced text with plenty of illustrations) but it's a really human story of adult life. It's a story about people and their cats. Or is it a story about cats and their people?
It's about mysteries over which we can obsess or to which we can succumb. It's a tale of curiosity, wonder, and obsession. But it's mainly about cats.
It's about mysteries over which we can obsess or to which we can succumb. It's a tale of curiosity, wonder, and obsession. But it's mainly about cats.