256 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780440420767
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Yearling Books
Publication date: 10 May 2005
Description
Mesopotamian Blue cat, Varjak Paw, has never been Outside before; he and his family have always lived in the isolated house at the top of the hill. But Varjak is forced out into the city when the sinister Gentleman and his two menacing cats take o...
Community Reviews Summary of 499 reviews
Moods
mysterious 52%
inspiring 39%
tense 34%
dark 28%
hopeful 28%
emotional 21%
lighthearted 13%
funny 10%
relaxing 5%
challenging 2%
reflective 2%
sad 2%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 30% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 28% | Yes: 28% | No: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Animal cruelty, Animal deathModerate
Bullying, Blood, KidnappingMinor
Death, Gaslighting
256 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780440420767
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Yearling Books
Publication date: 10 May 2005
Description
Mesopotamian Blue cat, Varjak Paw, has never been Outside before; he and his family have always lived in the isolated house at the top of the hill. But Varjak is forced out into the city when the sinister Gentleman and his two menacing cats take o...
Community Reviews Summary of 499 reviews
Moods
mysterious 52%
inspiring 39%
tense 34%
dark 28%
hopeful 28%
emotional 21%
lighthearted 13%
funny 10%
relaxing 5%
challenging 2%
reflective 2%
sad 2%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 30% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 28% | Yes: 28% | No: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Animal cruelty, Animal deathModerate
Bullying, Blood, KidnappingMinor
Death, Gaslighting