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Lädt ... The Astonishing Thingvon Sandi Ward
Cats in Fiction (166) Lädt ...
Melde dich bei LibraryThing an um herauszufinden, ob du dieses Buch mögen würdest. Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch. Sandi Ward’s The Astonishing Thing is a well-written story of a family in crisis. The story unfolds from the point of view of Boo, the family cat. Boo’s efforts to understand what is going on will fascinate cat lovers. Ward offers insights into how cats may view the world ( ) The Sullivan family cat (Boo) is the narrator of this unusual story. Boo bonds especially with Carrie, whom she calls 'Mother,' but when Carrie leaves the house one day, shortly after the birth of the family's third child, and does not return, Boo is puzzled, outraged, curious...and frequently hungry! Gradually, by interacting with the rest of the family (father Tom and 'siblings' Jimmy and Mary), Boo begins to piece together the true nature of the family's interactions with one another, gains insight into each family member, and solves the mystery of Carrie's disappearance. -- Interesting point-of-view for the story: the narrator is not so much unreliable as uninformed, which makes for a refreshing change of pace. There are touches of humor as we see the world from through a cat's eyes. I quite enjoyed this! Zeige 2 von 2 keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
In her inventive, sometimes bittersweet, ultimately uplifting debut, Sandi Ward draws readers into one extraordinary cat's quest to make sense of her world, illuminating the limits and mysterious depths of love . . . Pet owners know that a cat's loyalty is not easily earned. Boo, a resourceful young feline with a keen eye and inquiring mind, has nonetheless grown intensely devoted to her human companion, Carrie. Several days ago, Carrie--or Mother, as Boo calls her--suddenly went away, leaving her family, including Boo, in disarray. Carrie's husband, Tommy, is distant and distracted even as he does his best to care for Boo's human siblings, especially baby Finn. Boo worries about who will fill her food dish, and provide a warm lap to nestle into. More pressing still, she's trying to uncover the complicated truth about why Carrie left. Though frequently mystified by human behavior, Boo is sure that Carrie once cared passionately for Tommy and adores her children, even the non-feline ones. But she also sees it may not be enough to make things right. Perhaps only a cat--a wise, observant, very determined cat--can do that . . . Wonderfully tender and insightful, The Astonishing Thing explores the intricacies of marriage and family through an unforgettable perspective at the center of it all. "A beautiful and touching look into the intricacies of marriage and family life, all seen through the loving and unique perspective of the family pet." --Modern Cat Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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