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)

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Description

A stunning new gift edition of this much-loved classic, with the celebrated black-and-white illustrations by Edward Gorey.  Cats! Some are sane, and some are mad. Some are good, and some are bad . . . The whimsical 1982 Old Possum's illustrations ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,531 reviews

Moods

funny 84%
lighthearted 83%
relaxing 22%
adventurous 11%
mysterious 5%
inspiring 3%
emotional 2%
reflective 2%
dark 1%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 81%
medium 14%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | N/A: 46% | A mix: 1%

Strong character development?

N/A: 60% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 44% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 19% | No: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 49% | No: 21% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 12%

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