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I Am a Cat

By: Soseki Natsume, Aiko Ito - translator, Graeme Wilson - translator
Narrated by: David Shih
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Written over the course of 1904-1906, Soseki Natsume's comic masterpiece, I Am a Cat, satirizes the foolishness of upper-middle class Japanese society during the Meiji era. With acerbic wit and sardonic perspective, it follows the whimsical adventures of a world-weary stray kitten who comments on the follies and foibles of the people around him.

A classic of Japanese literature, I Am a Cat is one of Soseki's best-known novels. Considered by many as the greatest writer in modern Japanese history, Soseki's I Am a Cat is a classic novel sure to be enjoyed for years to come.

©1972 Aiko Ito and Graeme Wilson (P)2020 Tantor Animals Asian Classics Fiction Genre Fiction Literature & Fiction Satire World Literature Comedy Cats Witty Funny Feel-Good Japanese Cats
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Listen to the forward last, because it dwells at length on the ending and is a real spoiler. Some useful information in there, but definitely listen to the story first.

The forward is a spoiler!

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Awesome read, very funny :)

This is a great book, both funny and insightful take on culture.

Awesome read, very funny :)

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Entertainingly whimsical and also an interesting peek into a different society (or is it that different?). David Shih's reading was superb.

Entertaining and interesting

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While Natsume’s originality and wit shines through, this version is hampered by an awkward translation and narration. For me, the book is made to feel tight and uncomfortable and I was unable to warm to the characters.

Performance and Translation Neuter a Good Tale

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I wanted to get through this story for a while but it was rather long and plenty of nonsensical things. At least I am done. Unless I will try somewhere to find Japanese movie with same title ha ha😁to maybe see if it makes more sense😁

not my cup of tea

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