I Am a Cat by Natsume Sōseki, Aiko Ito, Graeme Wilson

I Am a Cat

I am a Cat #1-3

Natsume Sōseki, Aiko Ito, Graeme Wilson

480 pages • first pub 1905 (editions)

fiction classics funny lighthearted reflective slow-paced

Description

I am a cat. As yet I have no name.So begins one of the most original and unforgettable works in Japanese literature.Richly allegorical and delightfully readable, I Am a Cat is the chronicle of an unloved, unwanted, wandering kitten who spends all ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 727 reviews

Moods

funny 72%
reflective 61%
lighthearted 54%
challenging 18%
relaxing 18%
informative 15%
emotional 13%
sad 11%
dark 8%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 2%
tense 1%

Pace

slow 82%
medium 15%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 10% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 31% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.53

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