The Cat Who Came for Christmas
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Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Literature & Fiction, Crafts, Hobbies & Home, Humor & Entertainment
Book Type: Paperback
Author:
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Literature & Fiction, Crafts, Hobbies & Home, Humor & Entertainment
Book Type: Paperback
Barbara M. reviewed on + 147 more book reviews
Got this book through paperbackswap.com as well as the two sequels (which I haven't read yet). I had heard of Cleveland Amory previously--knew about his cat books, that he founded the Black Beauty Ranch in TX, and that he died several years ago (1998). I didn't know until reading this book that Amory was involved with trying to stop the seal hunt in Canada, that he started The Fund for Animals organization, and mingled with well known folks (i.e., actors Cary Grant, George C. Scott).
The cover on this book is rather misleading--has a fluffy kitten playing with a Christmas ornament. The cat that Amory rescued was an adult cat. If I recall, a vet said he was at least a year old.
One of the reasons I'm giving it three stars is because of the author's writing style, which I thought was rather "awkward." That might be excused for a new writer who hasn't yet honed his craft but Amory had published several books prior to this one. Early in the book--I believe it was when the author was talking about the history of cats--I was ready to give up. I wondered if the author added this information just to reach a certain number of pages that the publisher may have stipulated. The book got better after that.
The book is somewhat tongue-in-cheek with the author's recollection of "conversations" he had with Polar Bear.
This was a decent read--I would have given it four or five stars if the writing had been better and the editing a little tighter.
The cover on this book is rather misleading--has a fluffy kitten playing with a Christmas ornament. The cat that Amory rescued was an adult cat. If I recall, a vet said he was at least a year old.
One of the reasons I'm giving it three stars is because of the author's writing style, which I thought was rather "awkward." That might be excused for a new writer who hasn't yet honed his craft but Amory had published several books prior to this one. Early in the book--I believe it was when the author was talking about the history of cats--I was ready to give up. I wondered if the author added this information just to reach a certain number of pages that the publisher may have stipulated. The book got better after that.
The book is somewhat tongue-in-cheek with the author's recollection of "conversations" he had with Polar Bear.
This was a decent read--I would have given it four or five stars if the writing had been better and the editing a little tighter.
