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)

56 pages • first pub 1939 (editions) user-added

fiction childrens classics poetry funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Cats Some are sane, and some are mad. Some are good, and some are bad . . . These lovable cat poems were written by T. S. Eliot for his godchildren and continue to delight children and grown-ups. Eliot's beloved cat poems are a curious and artful ...

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Moods

funny 83%
lighthearted 83%
relaxing 22%
adventurous 10%
mysterious 5%
emotional 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
reflective 2%
dark 1%

Pace

fast 79%
medium 15%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | N/A: 47%

Strong character development?

N/A: 61% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | N/A: 14% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 49% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 16% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 50% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 13%

Average rating

3.88

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