What is this book about?
The Unadulterated Cat is becoming an endangered species as more and more of us settle for those boring mass-produced cats the ad-men sell us - the pussies that purr into their gold-plated food bowls on the telly. But the Campaign for Real Cats sets out to change all that by helping us to recognise a true, unadulterated cat when we see one.
For example: real cats have ears that look like they've been trimmed with pinking shears; real cats never wear flea collars . . . or appear on Christmas cards . . . or chase anything with a bell in it; real cats do eat quiche. And giblets. And butter. And anything else left on the table, if they think they can get away with it. Real cats can hear a fridge door opening two rooms away . . .
What I especially liked:
This book describes the typical behaviour of cats very accurately. Terry Prachett’s writing style is hilarious and the mental pictures he paints of common feline escapades are absolutely spot on.
What I didn’t particularly like:
There is nothing about this book I didn’t like.
Conclusion:
I really enjoyed reading this book. It is funny, light-hearted and a must-read for every cat owner.
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