Helpful Score: 12
This true story is heartwarming and touching, yet funny and entertaining. Norton is an amazing cat, and theirs is an amazing relationship. Who would have thought that a cat could teach his owner so much about life and love? This is definitely not a book for cat haters!
Helpful Score: 2
I loved this book. Anyone who likes cats will enjoy this book.
Helpful Score: 2
The story of The Cat Who Went to Paris is a wonderful read and is a love story between cat and owner. It is written with a lot of wit and even more love.
This is the story of a cat named Norton, who is no ordinary cat. The story follows Norton's adventures in his early kittenhood, along with Peter, his "dad".
The cat, Norton, is at once endearing and unique. Peter Gethers is not the only one to fall in love with Norton, as will anyone who reads this book. This is a beautiful story for any cat lover as well as anyone who loves a great love story.
There are two more books in this series, can't wait to read those!
This is the story of a cat named Norton, who is no ordinary cat. The story follows Norton's adventures in his early kittenhood, along with Peter, his "dad".
The cat, Norton, is at once endearing and unique. Peter Gethers is not the only one to fall in love with Norton, as will anyone who reads this book. This is a beautiful story for any cat lover as well as anyone who loves a great love story.
There are two more books in this series, can't wait to read those!
Helpful Score: 1
Norton is so adorable ... everyone falls in love with this Scottish Fold. Its not so much about Norton going to Paris, as its about him going everywhere that Peter goes. Some of his adventures are close to unbelivable, compared to my common domestic felines.
Helpful Score: 1
Anyone who loves cats will love Norton!! His travels through Paris will stay with you long after you've finished the book!!
Helpful Score: 1
All cat lovers will love this book! What an amazing cat!!! Enjoyed meeting Norton!
Helpful Score: 1
I got this book (and the two sequels, which I haven't yet read) through paperbackswap.com. Although this book is billed as the true story of Norton and his human, I am somewhat skeptical that all the things attributed to Norton actually happened. I have shared my home with cats since 1986 (nearly 34 years) and am well aware of typical cat behavior. It stretches belief that Norton obediently trotted behind Gethers on his many walks to the market, the social gatherings on Fire Island, etc. I suppose it's possible, but from my experience with cats, unlikely.
Although Gethers seemed to be devoted to Norton, Gethers was an utterly irresponsible cat owner. He let Norton roam outside. It apparently never crossed his mind that Norton could be hit by a car, attacked by a dog or another cat, exposed to diseases, lost or stolen. Gethers let Norton have milk and chocolate--most adult cats are lactose intolerant and can end up with an upset stomach from milk; and chocolate can be lethal for cats. I was also aghast that while in Paris, Gethers would open his hotel room window so that Norton could explore the rooftops.
Gethers also seemed to have no consideration for others when it came to Norton. He decided to visit his parents in CA. Even though Gethers' dad was emphatic that Gethers not bring Norton, Gethers ignored his father and brought Norton anyway. And while Gethers' dad ultimately came to like Norton, I was bothered by Gethers' disrespecting his dad's wishes. Gethers brought Norton on airplanes with no thought that there could be travelers who were allergic to cats. And, in fact, on one trip there was a passenger who was allergic and who ended up being moved.
When Gethers first started traveling with Norton, he also completely forgot that perhaps he should bring a litter box and litter with him. How could anyone be that clueless? Gethers also incorporated his many relationships with women into the story. I don't know that this part of his life was that integral to the story of Norton--it seemed to be a bit of braggadocio on the author's part about his many relationships with all these beautiful women. I really didn't like the author as a person--he seemed very self-absorbed.
Although Gethers seemed to be devoted to Norton, Gethers was an utterly irresponsible cat owner. He let Norton roam outside. It apparently never crossed his mind that Norton could be hit by a car, attacked by a dog or another cat, exposed to diseases, lost or stolen. Gethers let Norton have milk and chocolate--most adult cats are lactose intolerant and can end up with an upset stomach from milk; and chocolate can be lethal for cats. I was also aghast that while in Paris, Gethers would open his hotel room window so that Norton could explore the rooftops.
Gethers also seemed to have no consideration for others when it came to Norton. He decided to visit his parents in CA. Even though Gethers' dad was emphatic that Gethers not bring Norton, Gethers ignored his father and brought Norton anyway. And while Gethers' dad ultimately came to like Norton, I was bothered by Gethers' disrespecting his dad's wishes. Gethers brought Norton on airplanes with no thought that there could be travelers who were allergic to cats. And, in fact, on one trip there was a passenger who was allergic and who ended up being moved.
When Gethers first started traveling with Norton, he also completely forgot that perhaps he should bring a litter box and litter with him. How could anyone be that clueless? Gethers also incorporated his many relationships with women into the story. I don't know that this part of his life was that integral to the story of Norton--it seemed to be a bit of braggadocio on the author's part about his many relationships with all these beautiful women. I really didn't like the author as a person--he seemed very self-absorbed.
Most books about cats involve female "owners", but the amazing Norton is adopted by Peter Gethers. The events that unfold as Norton opens the world for him are unbelievably charming. It will make a cat lover out of any dog person! Short read, but chock full of goodness.
A lot about the cat and a great deal about the author and his girlfriends.
Maybe I was expecting too much but I can't say I liked this book.
I didn't like the too many reference about TV shows and old movie,nor I liked the name dropping.
I'm happy to know that there are people that decide to give the benefit of the doubt to an animal,instead of hating it for no reason other than its specie,and I'm glad Mr. Gethers, thanks to Norton, figured out that while a cat may be true to its feline nature,it has also an individual personality.
Hopefully this book will inspire more people to look animals in a different way.
I didn't like the too many reference about TV shows and old movie,nor I liked the name dropping.
I'm happy to know that there are people that decide to give the benefit of the doubt to an animal,instead of hating it for no reason other than its specie,and I'm glad Mr. Gethers, thanks to Norton, figured out that while a cat may be true to its feline nature,it has also an individual personality.
Hopefully this book will inspire more people to look animals in a different way.
The Cat Who Went To Paris by Peter Gethers.
Although, I do not own a cat, this book sure makes me want to own one! If you love to travel or simply love your pet(s) then this book is for you! I highly recommend this book and it is sure to put a smile on your dial!
~TripleMRocks
Although, I do not own a cat, this book sure makes me want to own one! If you love to travel or simply love your pet(s) then this book is for you! I highly recommend this book and it is sure to put a smile on your dial!
~TripleMRocks
This was a very enjoyable read.
