Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot

Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats

T.S. Eliot with Edward Gorey (Illustrator)

fiction classics fantasy poetry funny lighthearted fast-paced

56 pages | first published 1939

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The inspiration for Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic musical CATS, and its upcoming movie adaptation, directed by Tom Hooper and starring Taylor Swift (Bombalurina), Idris Elba (Macavity the Mystery Cat), Dame Judi Dench (Old Deuteronomy), Ian McKelle...
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Summary of 2135 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 86%
funny 80%
relaxing 20%
adventurous 8%
mysterious 5%
inspiring 3%
emotional 2%
informative 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 15%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 52% | Character: 48%

Strong character development?

N/A: 61% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | N/A: 22% | It's complicated: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 50% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 23% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 51% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%

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3.9

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