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iloveromance
, May 28, 2017
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I actually started reading the sequel; "The World According To Bob" before I realized that it was a sequel, but I'm glad I did because that book (which I will review when I finish it) was a good introduction to James and Bob. I absolutely LOVED this book and I found myself laughing, smiling and even flipping through the pages a few times during certain tense moments. I am a cat lover and although I don't have one myself I am envious of James that he found such a wonderful friend. I love that he refers to Bob as his soulmate and I love how protective they are of each other. This book is written in such vivid detail that I had a mental picture of what the tube stations where James and Bob went to work to earn a living and their home at their flat in London probably looked like. I learned so much about cats and their behaviors that I wasn't aware of before during the course of this book, which was a nice touch. I also have a bit more sympathy and understanding for homeless people, although I still feel a bit weary of them when I encounter them on the streets of Seattle. It's amazing how James was able to turn his life around completely thanks to Bob, a cat that came into his life unexpectedly. I really, really enjoyed this book and am enjoying the sequel as well, so I would highly recommend both books. By the way, I found some wonderful videos of James and Bob on James' Goodreads page and there are some videos on YouTube that are worth checking out. Seeing those after reading this wonderful book really brings the pages to life. I know I'll probably never get to meet James or Bob but I'm really happy for both of them that they have gained such fame and have much better lives now that they have met and become best friends. Read this book, even if you don't like cats... You'll be glad that you did.
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