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autumnacer's review against another edition
4.0
Lessing is wholly unsentimental and pragmatic in her musings of cats past, but still effectively demonstrates a strong love for them. It's a wholly refreshing take on cat literature, which I find can be sappy and devoid of much depth. Lessing does anthropomorphise her cats' emotions somewhat, but if you've ever owned a cat you'll know exactly what she's talking about. The book is equal parts brutal and partisan, and it works wonderfully.
mimima's review against another edition
3.0
I expected a gentle reminiscence of cats in Lessings' life, not this parade of feline sex, murder, and dastardly behavior. Wow.
The last stories were much sweeter and fun but I felt I'd been put through the wringer beforehand.
The last stories were much sweeter and fun but I felt I'd been put through the wringer beforehand.
anneacker17's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
5.0
venusinlove's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
A magnificent book about cats! Literally nothing else but cats, I loved it. That is except for the cat massacre in the beginning. I admit that it was tough to read through that part but overall, I liked the book. It was pretty interesting, so many cat stories!
I might have to think about my rating since I'm considering what 4* books I've read and I don't think this one can be put on the same shelf as them.
Edit: I take it back, I love cats way too much to not give them 4*.
I might have to think about my rating since I'm considering what 4* books I've read and I don't think this one can be put on the same shelf as them.
Edit: I take it back, I love cats way too much to not give them 4*.
jillycat's review against another edition
4.0
As a Doris Lessing fan and a crazy cat lady I had to read this endearing without being sentimental.
vivif18's review against another edition
Lady was not a good cat parent. Based on the description I thought that this was going to be a lot different but it kind of fell flat for me personally.
marinazala's review against another edition
3.0
** Books 34 - 2022 **
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Buku ini untuk menyelesaikan Baca Keliling dunia dan Tsundoku Books Challenge 2022
3,2 dari 5 bintang!
Ketika membaca buku ini mengenai kucing aku merasa bersemangat membacanya dan ketika mengetahui buku ini masuk kedalam tantangan bacaku Baca keliling dunia aku jadi ingin menuntaskan buku ini sebenernya lumayan lama juga timbunan sejak 2016 hahaha..
Buku ini lebih mengenai kisah penulis bersama kucing-kucing liar atau kucing yang menjadi hewan peliharaannya. Tidak sering tingkah mereka menggemaskan namun juga mengesalkan si penulis. Aku senang membaca ketika adegan mereka yang membuat geleng-geleng kepala. Tapi jujur sih ada juga penuturan cerita yang membuatku terkejut dengan tingkah laku penulis. Kalau aku jujur gak akan tega sama hewan berbulu satu ini. hati-hati ya buat pecinta kucing ketika membaca buku ini harus menyiapkan hati. Secara keseluruhan kisah-kisah didalamnya cukup menarik untuk diikuti
meredithmc's review
2.0
i was a bit taken aback with her stories about killing kittens and thoughts on why cats shouldn't be fixed, to be honest.