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A charming and very funny cat memoir about a Scottish Fold kitten who teaches a loner and cat hater the nature of true love
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Peter was a confirmed loner and cat hater, until he was given a small, grey (and impeccably handsome) kitten with folded ears by his then girlfriend. The girlfriend went but Norton stayed - in fact, he and Peter became inseparable.
Trotting along beside him down the street, having his own chair in restaurants or sitting on Peter's lap on plane journeys, Norton made his presence felt and Peter was a loner no more. But, after learning how to love his cat, would Peter now learn how to love another human too?
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40 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
i picked up this book at the airport before a 4hour flight to the canaries.... the stranger next to me on the plane had to put up with my giggles, outright guffaws, and tear wiping for the whole journey. after about 2hours she asked what i was reading, i showed her, and dont think she was a cat lover cos she couldnt understand how the book could be that funny... believe me, if you like animals (particularly cats) this is a 'must read'!!!! also helped me get over the loss to diabetes of my norwegian forest cat, fatty\homer, all 26lbs of him. he too was a legend, the only cat anyone ever knew who could sit quite happily by my side in a vets waiting room full of dogs and other critters, one time went nose-to-nose with a big golden retriever, even the dog gave him respect for his lack of fear.... all in all, an emotional journey, well written, about the relationship between a cat and his slave/owner... loved it, so did my girlfriend, and mum
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A very short book that tells the story of Norton, the Scottish Fold kitten that Peter Gether's girlfriend Cindy bought for him - despite the fact that he 'hates cats'.
It takes Norton around 15 minutes to make Peter fall in love with him - their relationship lasts far longer than Peter's relationship with Cindy - and the reader falls for Norton immediately too.
Norton is no ordinary cat, he accompanies Peter on walks into town, he sits at the table whilst he is eating out - he travels in aeroplanes and even goes skiing!
A very simply told story - with little emotion but quite a bit of humour. Peter Gethers is not the best writer, and sometimes I felt as though I'd like to know a little more about the whole relationship, rather than just about Norton's escapades.
In all though, a quick and warming read that I enjoyed.
It takes Norton around 15 minutes to make Peter fall in love with him - their relationship lasts far longer than Peter's relationship with Cindy - and the reader falls for Norton immediately too.
Norton is no ordinary cat, he accompanies Peter on walks into town, he sits at the table whilst he is eating out - he travels in aeroplanes and even goes skiing!
A very simply told story - with little emotion but quite a bit of humour. Peter Gethers is not the best writer, and sometimes I felt as though I'd like to know a little more about the whole relationship, rather than just about Norton's escapades.
In all though, a quick and warming read that I enjoyed.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read this book last night and was delighted with it, but then I am a confirmed cat lover, I have five of my own. This tiny wee Scottish Fold kitten bewitched his self-confessed cat-hating owner with one bright stare and a meouw. Cats can do that, one did it to my husband.
Norton reminded me of a 3 month old Persian kitten we had many years ago, he travelled 3000 miles by car with us from Cambria, California to Washington DC, and then flew to England. Like Norton, our Caruso was a fantastic traveller, he loved the car, the steam boat ride on the Mississippi, all his other adventures along the route and the attention from all the people he met along the way. Like Norton he was welcomed in all the hotels and motels we stayed in, only one turned us away, their loss! Also like Norton, who ran up a burlap covered wall, Caruso almost gave us a heart attack when he ran up a wall in one very expensive hotel in Las Vegas, he did no damage though. In Williamsburg he received a dinner of Lobster and Steak from the hotel receptionist, she didn't bring us any!
I really enjoyed this book, it demonstrates the intelligence and fantastic personality of a cat who has become a well loved family member, not just a window dressing. It also demonstrates that cats also have feelings and are capable of love, Norton worked his way into the hearts and affections of a number of people, and soon had them twisted around his little fat paws. To those who think "poor cat, fancy dragging it around like that" you are wrong. Cats have minds of their own, they wouldn't put up with it if they didn't enjoy it, they would leave and go look for another home. Norton obviously was a very happy little cat, and so was our Caruso.
Norton reminded me of a 3 month old Persian kitten we had many years ago, he travelled 3000 miles by car with us from Cambria, California to Washington DC, and then flew to England. Like Norton, our Caruso was a fantastic traveller, he loved the car, the steam boat ride on the Mississippi, all his other adventures along the route and the attention from all the people he met along the way. Like Norton he was welcomed in all the hotels and motels we stayed in, only one turned us away, their loss! Also like Norton, who ran up a burlap covered wall, Caruso almost gave us a heart attack when he ran up a wall in one very expensive hotel in Las Vegas, he did no damage though. In Williamsburg he received a dinner of Lobster and Steak from the hotel receptionist, she didn't bring us any!
I really enjoyed this book, it demonstrates the intelligence and fantastic personality of a cat who has become a well loved family member, not just a window dressing. It also demonstrates that cats also have feelings and are capable of love, Norton worked his way into the hearts and affections of a number of people, and soon had them twisted around his little fat paws. To those who think "poor cat, fancy dragging it around like that" you are wrong. Cats have minds of their own, they wouldn't put up with it if they didn't enjoy it, they would leave and go look for another home. Norton obviously was a very happy little cat, and so was our Caruso.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Nice cat, shame about the owner
This book is not well written, is full of repetition and is light-weight. But that's not the problem.
The author comes across as extremely full of himself and selfish. Read more
The author comes across as extremely full of himself and selfish. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ms. S. E. Willow
Appalling - poor cat
I totally agree with other one and two star reviewers. Taking a cat on a five hour plane ride without any sort of carrying box and no way for the cat to relieve itself is cruel. Read more
Published 6 months ago by kw
A Cat called Norton
Good well written book, not sure I could trust a cat like he did though, perhaps he was just lucky with his purchase
Published 8 months ago by Lainee
Exactly as Reviewed
Front cover review,'Witty and Warm', that was bang on for me. An enjoyable read, and a book that you could safely buy as a gift for someone without getting it wrong.
Published 12 months ago by MH
A cat called Norton
A Cat Called Norton
I enjoy books by cat owners and have read some wonderful stories, Eric Longden wrote some brilliant books about his family of cats, also the book... Read more
I enjoy books by cat owners and have read some wonderful stories, Eric Longden wrote some brilliant books about his family of cats, also the book... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Christine J. Martin
Disappointing
This is the first cat book that has disappointed me. While Norton sounds adorable and I found myself wishing I could have met him, he doesn't get quite enough exposure. Read more
Published 20 months ago by CGB, London
A Cat Called Norton
'A Cat Called Norton'ISBN 978-0-09-193329-6. is an easy read - definitely a book for all cat lovers and difficult to put down. Read more
Published 22 months ago by H. Renshaw
unique
I wantrd to pick Norton up he was so unique and cats are so different in their personalities but now again one comes along and really stands out in its own way. A very good read
Published 24 months ago by catta
purrrrfect
Wife loved it she was a dog person but when she moved in I already had a cat, so now she's a cat and dog person - she has bought all the usual books on dogs and this I thought... Read more
Published 24 months ago by Mr. I. Somerville
A 14 year olds perspective
Now im not normally a reader but i was completely hooked by this book, it's funny,uplifting and tells a great story of a man and an amazing kittten.
Published on 3 April 2010 by Mrs. Ann Raymond
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