Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats: with illustrations by Rebecca Ashdown by T.S. Eliot

Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats: with illustrations by Rebecca Ashdown

T.S. Eliot with Rebecca Ashdown

128 pages • first pub 1939 (editions)

fiction childrens classics poetry funny lighthearted fast-paced
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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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3.92
based on 4,018 reviews

Moods

lighthearted: 85%

funny: 83%

relaxing: 22%

adventurous: 10%

inspiring: 3%

emotional: 2%

mysterious: 2%

reflective: 2%

hopeful: 1%

informative: 1%

Pace

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14% of readers chose medium
2% of readers chose slow
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Plot or character driven?

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2% of readers chose A mix
54% of readers chose Character
38% of readers chose N/A
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Strong character development?

7% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
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Loveable characters?

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9% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
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Diverse cast of characters?

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14% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
41% of readers chose N/A
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

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13% of readers chose Complicated
24% of readers chose No
48% of readers chose N/A
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