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Les chats de l'écrivaine by Muriel Barbery
4.5
funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This is a super cute picture book for all ages, narrated by one of the feline companions of the authoress. Throughout the pages, illustrated in eye-soothing tones of grey and orange, we meet Kirin, Petrus, Ocha and Mizu, who have decided to band together and claim their rights as co-authors of their human's works. After all, they're the one mentally supporting her all day long, and they even have their say during the dreaded revision process...