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kelleyd 's review for:
Cat's People
by Tanya Guerrero
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Tanya Guerrero has written such a wonderful little book about finding one’s family.
The story centers around a black street CAT who has interacted with numerous people in one NYC neighborhood. It is the cat who brings all of the people together in different ways. We start with the lonely barista who champions the cats of the neighborhood. Then to a recluse writer who is looking for someone to share his life. We also meet the friendly mailman who is looking for his life’s purpose. Then there is the widowed Bodega owner and a young woman searching for a sibling.
The author blends each individual voice plus the cat’s thoughts together beautifully. We are able to learn a lot about each character and the satisfaction of seeing them become family because of the cat.
The author’s style reminds me of a cozy Japanese novel. The writing is not overly flowery. It is just sweet, kind, and moves the story gently along.
Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine | Delacorte Press for the digital ARC.
The story centers around a black street CAT who has interacted with numerous people in one NYC neighborhood. It is the cat who brings all of the people together in different ways. We start with the lonely barista who champions the cats of the neighborhood. Then to a recluse writer who is looking for someone to share his life. We also meet the friendly mailman who is looking for his life’s purpose. Then there is the widowed Bodega owner and a young woman searching for a sibling.
The author blends each individual voice plus the cat’s thoughts together beautifully. We are able to learn a lot about each character and the satisfaction of seeing them become family because of the cat.
The author’s style reminds me of a cozy Japanese novel. The writing is not overly flowery. It is just sweet, kind, and moves the story gently along.
Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine | Delacorte Press for the digital ARC.