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Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2023
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Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2024
The story loosely revolves around Buttercup, a brown, tan, and black Persian Himalayan with dense, dark eyes, because he ran away after Maggie, Carter's wife, let him out into the backyard. This set Carter on a series of searches for Buttercup. On his search mission, he met some friendly people, like Eddy with the "Y." All the characters in between, from Ruby Baxter to Tamara Jones, added to the excellent development of the story. All the experiences Carter had while looking for Buttercup were interesting to read about. From when Eddy with the "Y" had the cat to when he didn't. Maggie's tears of joy at the culmination of the story added to making my reading experience worthwhile! Will Buttercup be eventually found?
One of the aspects of the book that shined throughout the novella was the author's descriptive prowess. Ernest used the right words for the description of all the characters, inanimate objects, pets, and scenes in this novella, which made it effortlessly easy for readers to be able to visualize the plot.
I found the book quite interesting and humorous. An instance was when Officer White asked Carter whether either he or Eddy with the "Y" had been on drugs. In his words, “Have either of you been taking drugs in the past 24 hours?” One of the characters I found witty was the hippy dude, who decided not to be bound by society's expectations of his gender.
Carter, the protagonist, is someone I grew fond of as I went deeper into the novella. I liked his sense of humor and sarcastic comments. I also saw him in a good light when I found out how faithful he is to Maggie when Tamara tried to get him to do something not very nice. I found it lovely that he didn't indulge all the characters that wanted him to go against his marital vows.
Overall, Damn Cat is an exceptional read for both animal lovers and those who enjoy rich, character-driven stories. It’s a love letter to the chaos that pets bring into our lives and a reminder of the strange, inexplicable ways in which they can change us. Mirich has penned a tale that is unforgettable and touching, with a final twist that will leave readers purring with satisfaction. I have no reason not to give it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars. I wouldn't recommend this book to children because of the sexual innuendo in it.
An Intriguing Novella That Shows How Pets Can Change Us.
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2024
Damn Cat by Ernest Mirich is a book in the humorous fiction genre. It is a witty novel that delves into the relationship between humans and their feline companions, as was seen with Maggie Ferris' affection for Buttercup.Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2024
The story loosely revolves around Buttercup, a brown, tan, and black Persian Himalayan with dense, dark eyes, because he ran away after Maggie, Carter's wife, let him out into the backyard. This set Carter on a series of searches for Buttercup. On his search mission, he met some friendly people, like Eddy with the "Y." All the characters in between, from Ruby Baxter to Tamara Jones, added to the excellent development of the story. All the experiences Carter had while looking for Buttercup were interesting to read about. From when Eddy with the "Y" had the cat to when he didn't. Maggie's tears of joy at the culmination of the story added to making my reading experience worthwhile! Will Buttercup be eventually found?
One of the aspects of the book that shined throughout the novella was the author's descriptive prowess. Ernest used the right words for the description of all the characters, inanimate objects, pets, and scenes in this novella, which made it effortlessly easy for readers to be able to visualize the plot.
I found the book quite interesting and humorous. An instance was when Officer White asked Carter whether either he or Eddy with the "Y" had been on drugs. In his words, “Have either of you been taking drugs in the past 24 hours?” One of the characters I found witty was the hippy dude, who decided not to be bound by society's expectations of his gender.
Carter, the protagonist, is someone I grew fond of as I went deeper into the novella. I liked his sense of humor and sarcastic comments. I also saw him in a good light when I found out how faithful he is to Maggie when Tamara tried to get him to do something not very nice. I found it lovely that he didn't indulge all the characters that wanted him to go against his marital vows.
Overall, Damn Cat is an exceptional read for both animal lovers and those who enjoy rich, character-driven stories. It’s a love letter to the chaos that pets bring into our lives and a reminder of the strange, inexplicable ways in which they can change us. Mirich has penned a tale that is unforgettable and touching, with a final twist that will leave readers purring with satisfaction. I have no reason not to give it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars. I wouldn't recommend this book to children because of the sexual innuendo in it.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024
This author took me through the path of Carter, a writer and husband who despite how unbearable and toxic his wife was, was bent on proving his worth to her regardless. In this book, Carter's perfect weekend plan was ruined when his wife; Maggie, lost her cat, Buttercup. After several years of marriage Carter - who naturally wasn't a cat person - had grown on his wife's seven pet animals (Emphasis on seven). Hence, in a bid to find Buttercup and prove his undying love for his doubting wife, he embarked on a search journey.
In this journey, this author made use of humor and sarcasm to sustain my interest. I particularly enjoyed Carter's conversation with Ruby, a big black woman who claimed to have seen Buttercup. Funny how she accused the poor cat of being a racist because he wouldn't let her stroke him. Ruby's hell-bent effort at frustrating Carter got me smiling ear to ear. What about the other ladies in the neighborhood? I'll save you the spoiler.
Carter's resilience was yet another quality I admire about the character. Despite sheer efforts to deter him from his course, he stood tall against all odds, all in an attempt to prove his importance and devotion to his wife. It was truly a trait worthy of imitation.
Another thrilling character in this book was Eddy Buick (aka Eddy with a "Y"), a grumpy cat rescuer who claimed Buttercup was abused and needed emancipation. The result? Buttercup emancipated from him too. Suddenly, the whole neighborhood was aware of a missing cat who ostensibly did not want to be found.
At some point, Carter found his sanity gradually slipping away. He loathed how he had to go through so much stress just for a cat. He stated: "It was over a damn cat. Made me realize how much people need things or other people to feel complete in their lives. Also made me realize that just about everybody I know is a lunatic…"
In a nutshell, this author created an excellent book in just 110 pages worthy of nurturing the interest and curiosity of any reader. Its comprehensive nature made it even easier and suitable for readers. It was truly a humorous masterpiece packed with lessons on love, sacrifice and patience. For me, this book is getting a five star.
humorous masterpiece packed with lessons on love, sacrifice and patience.
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024
In Damn Cat, Ernest Mirich told the tale of love, dedication and patience in marriage, friendship and relationship.Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024
This author took me through the path of Carter, a writer and husband who despite how unbearable and toxic his wife was, was bent on proving his worth to her regardless. In this book, Carter's perfect weekend plan was ruined when his wife; Maggie, lost her cat, Buttercup. After several years of marriage Carter - who naturally wasn't a cat person - had grown on his wife's seven pet animals (Emphasis on seven). Hence, in a bid to find Buttercup and prove his undying love for his doubting wife, he embarked on a search journey.
In this journey, this author made use of humor and sarcasm to sustain my interest. I particularly enjoyed Carter's conversation with Ruby, a big black woman who claimed to have seen Buttercup. Funny how she accused the poor cat of being a racist because he wouldn't let her stroke him. Ruby's hell-bent effort at frustrating Carter got me smiling ear to ear. What about the other ladies in the neighborhood? I'll save you the spoiler.
Carter's resilience was yet another quality I admire about the character. Despite sheer efforts to deter him from his course, he stood tall against all odds, all in an attempt to prove his importance and devotion to his wife. It was truly a trait worthy of imitation.
Another thrilling character in this book was Eddy Buick (aka Eddy with a "Y"), a grumpy cat rescuer who claimed Buttercup was abused and needed emancipation. The result? Buttercup emancipated from him too. Suddenly, the whole neighborhood was aware of a missing cat who ostensibly did not want to be found.
At some point, Carter found his sanity gradually slipping away. He loathed how he had to go through so much stress just for a cat. He stated: "It was over a damn cat. Made me realize how much people need things or other people to feel complete in their lives. Also made me realize that just about everybody I know is a lunatic…"
In a nutshell, this author created an excellent book in just 110 pages worthy of nurturing the interest and curiosity of any reader. Its comprehensive nature made it even easier and suitable for readers. It was truly a humorous masterpiece packed with lessons on love, sacrifice and patience. For me, this book is getting a five star.
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