Never has a book confounded my expectations more than this one. Far from being a heartwarming read of life spent in feline companionship, Levit chooses to focus almost entirely on her cats' ill-health and deaths, frequently caused by her own neglect, willful ignoring of veterinary advice, and lack of attention to clear signs of their distress.
Anthropomorphising pets is a natural human inclination, which can, I think, enrich the lives of both ⬇️
I feel rather upset after reading this book, and undoubtedly my review reflects this. (edited) 3mo