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 poetry funny lighthearted fast-paced

56 pages | first published 1939

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T. S. Eliot's playful cat poems have delighted readers and cat lovers around the world ever since they were first published in 1939. They were originally composed for his godchildren, with Eliot posing as Old Possum himself, and later inspired the...
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Summary of 2109 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 85%
funny 79%
relaxing 19%
adventurous 8%
mysterious 6%
inspiring 4%
emotional 3%
informative 2%
reflective 2%
dark 1%
hopeful 1%

Pace

fast 82%
medium 13%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 54% | Character: 45%

Strong character development?

N/A: 64% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | N/A: 25% | It's complicated: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 18% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 54% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 8%

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