I Am a Cat by Natsume Sōseki

I Am a Cat

I am a Cat #1-3

Natsume Sōseki with Graeme Wilson (Translator), David Shih (Narrator)

21 hours, 50 minutes first pub 1905 (editions)

fiction classics funny lighthearted reflective slow-paced

Description

"A nonchalant string of anecdotes and wisecracks, told by a fellow who doesn't have a name, and has never caught a mouse, and isn't much good for anything except watching human beings in action..." --The New YorkerWritten from 1904 through 1906, S...

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Community Reviews Summary of 723 reviews

Moods

funny 73%
reflective 61%
lighthearted 54%
relaxing 19%
challenging 16%
informative 15%
emotional 11%
sad 9%
dark 7%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 2%
tense 1%

Pace

slow 84%
medium 12%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 11% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 31% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.53

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