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 Not one for cat lovers September 10, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book is dreadful. It is a sad catalogue of cat owners and their ignorance and every chapter contains at least one self-aggrandising anecdote of the author weaving her 'magic'. Too many tales ending with the death of the animal. The author does not have any special skills or insight into cat behaviour and precious little humility or perception of how limited her gifts. One to avoid.
Great title, poor read July 21, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I was quite disappointed with this book, a book I was looking forward to reading. I would think my cat would want me to read about his ancestry and lineage, his similarities and differences with wild cats, his superb hunting skills and keen senses, his natural likes and dislikes, the possiblitly of training him and how, why he purrs and how, the meaning of his various vocal communication, what does the position of his tail or ears tell us about how he's feeling, his complex relationships with other cats, humans, dogs, and other pets, etc, etc. The author touches on relationships and certain behaviour problems but not much else. I was hoping for some 'inside information' on their secrets, but all I got was a written account of the author's experiences and case studies over the years. A waste of money personally, but I guess it was my mistake for being misled by the title and the synopsis.
 Great bedtime reading March 8, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Really good insights into the minds of the little furry devils :) It's definitely changed how I interact with my cat, and I think I understand her strange little ways a little more now. And it's really good entertaining bedtime reading (with feline company, of course!).
Tears and laughter November 6, 2007
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
A thoroughly enjoyable and educational read. Hall tells us about each of her cats in turn using their stories to illustrate the case histories and catty advice that she offers on subjects such as aggression, toilet problems and euthanasia. Some of the stories had me laughing out loud, others moved me to tears. There were a few things I disagreed with - I think cats *are* social animals although some prefer their own company while Hall sees the majority being in the latter catagory - but this was an illuminating look at the world of the animal behaviourist told with humour and sensitivity.
Poor Advice September 2, 2006
2 out of 46 found this review helpful
Having looked after cats for over 18 years I thought this book was at first great. It gave you a cats point of view on things, being locked in all day and the only person they see is you when your home from work etc etc makes you understand that they are not toys - they need a varied life and food as humans do. However i was horrifed by the advice "blind cats can have a good quality of life as they still have some senses left" - if you woke up one day blind - would you not be scared? frightened? I could never ever consider letting my cat go blind and expect him to lead a quality life. real poor advice. very disappointing.
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