Thanks to the author for a gifted copy of this pawesome read.
Miaowing the plot: Cat Society is a witty and bonkers story of life and politics in Westminster – reimagining the debates, events and headlines of recent years had the world been run by cats. A lot changes. A lot doesn’t.
The country is on the brink of bankruptcy, and backbencher Douglas Schnitty is disappointed with the thousands of homeless cats sleeping by the bins. He gets frustrated with higher powers who only seem to care about their own interests and preserving the country’s finances.
He schmoozes and sabotages his way through the political elite, from assisting the bombastic Hector Perp Pahpousson to disrupting the plans of the Prime Minister. Can his conscience save him, and the slum cats, as events spiral out of control?
Bobs and Books honest review:
I had to admit that the first few lines were a tad surprising when I realised I was reading a conversation between two talking cats!! However, I soon settled into and rolled (showing off my tummy) with it.
As a civil servant, I am not allowed to publicly discuss politics and it can be really hard to hold my tongue sometimes. So I love that this is some politics I can openly discuss- and hurrah was it razor sharp, savvy and thoroughly entertaining.
Douglas is a complicated kitty and I loved to see what antics he'd get up to next. This did feel like a more blatant Animal Farm with some no nonsense kitty's!
A wonderful read, where being at the heart of Westminster will only keep you smiling. Cat lovers, politics fans, and readers of something that little bit different will adore this read.
Out now.
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