First published 1992
Stewart crafts a narrative that shifts between the viewpoints of domestic cats and their human companions. The story follows several feline characters as they navigate their daily lives, observing the complex behaviors of the people who care for them. Through these animal perspectives, the novel examines themes of dependency, territory, and the unspoken bonds that form between species. The cats serve as both participants in and witnesses to human drama, offering their own interpretations of events that unfold around them. Stewart uses this unique narrative approach to explore how different creatures might perceive the same situations, revealing unexpected insights about communication, loyalty, and survival. The book presents an intimate portrait of domestic life seen through non-human eyes.
Genres: fiction, animals, domestic-fiction, contemporary
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, multiple-narrators
96 pages · Hardcover · Sourcebooks