578 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780770428235
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Seal Books
Publication date: 16 February 1999
Description
Cat's Eye is the story of Elaine Risley, a controversial painter who returns to Toronto, the city of her youth, for a retrospective of her art. Engulfed by vivid images of the past, she reminisces about a trio of girls who initiated her into the t...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,231 reviews
Moods
emotional 65%
dark 58%
sad 44%
challenging 21%
tense 18%
mysterious 11%
funny 6%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 2%
adventurous 1%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 32% | Yes: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Self harm, Toxic friendshipModerate
Death, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Suicide, Suicide attempt, Death of parent
578 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780770428235
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Seal Books
Publication date: 16 February 1999
Description
Cat's Eye is the story of Elaine Risley, a controversial painter who returns to Toronto, the city of her youth, for a retrospective of her art. Engulfed by vivid images of the past, she reminisces about a trio of girls who initiated her into the t...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,231 reviews
Moods
emotional 65%
dark 58%
sad 44%
challenging 21%
tense 18%
mysterious 11%
funny 6%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 2%
adventurous 1%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 32% | Yes: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Self harm, Toxic friendshipModerate
Death, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Suicide, Suicide attempt, Death of parent