A Street Cat Named Bob by James Bowen

A Street Cat Named Bob

James Bowen

“People don’t want to listen. All they see is someone they think is trying to get a free ride. They don’t understand I’m working, I’m not begging. I was actually trying to make a living. Just because I wasn't wearing a suit and a tie and carrying a briefcase or a computer, just because I didn't have a payslip and a P45, it didn't mean that I was freeloading.”

I wouldn't recommend this book to any unless they are a major cat lover and want to read a heart warming story. Any cat lover would love to get to know Bob and his story. The book is kind of flat and boring at parts, same with being repetitive. This is why this is only a book for cat lovers, I think every other reader will be bored with the novel.

The story is about James Bowen, a recovering drug addict, living in a shelter and making as much money as he could to get by. A tabby cat named Bob was sitting by his shelter one day when Bowen came home. Bowen couldn't help but nursing and caring for the cat and sending him on his way. Bob didn't want to go anywhere, so he hung around Bowen.

Since Bob and Bowen became inseparable, they took on the streets with each other and helped each other out. The both have troubled pasts but still form a firm companionship and bond. Life does not get any easier for the both of them but with the love they have for each other, they manage to overcome everything that is thrown at them.

While reading this book, you may come to have a new love for cats. They are so smart and clever and know how to take care of their owners just how we take care of them. Everyone needs a cat in their life. So all of you cat lovers out there, you should definitely read this book! After the novel, you can can still follow James and Bob's story on Twitter! :)

Till the next review!

Rebekka.