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114 ratings, 4.07 average rating, 22 reviews
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published
October 6th 1992
(first published 1993)
by Ballantine Books
binding
Paperback, 208 pages
isbn
0449907635
(isbn13: 9780449907634)
description
"Norton is clearly a charmer, and Gethers tells his story with contagious affection....Will warm the heart of any confirmed cat-lover."
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Read in January, 2002
First of all, you don't have to be a cat lover to enjoy this book. In fact, it's more like a traveller's journey. I enjoy the author's journey to France, because he seems to live the kind of life that I would like to have.. take a hiatus from your hometown for months or even a year and live in foreign country.. of course you'll still be working.. because as a writer, you can practically live anywhere in the world, right? Also, he tells a lot about culinary (my #2 biggest passion in the world).. ...more
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Read in January, 2008
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This was a wonderfully fun book about a man who takes his cat with him everywhere, including Paris. The stories are cute, funny and amazing. I wonder how much of the stories are creative license. Can a cat really be that well-behaved? Never-the-less, I found the stories very enjoyable and would recommend the book to any cat lover.
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Read in September, 1997
recommends it for:
Cat Lovers / Anyone Who Owns a Scottish Fold
I went through a brief but very intense obsession with sentimental cat "memoirs" a few years back, reading everything I could lay hands on, from Cleveland Amory's The Cat Who Came for Christmas to Louis Camuti's All My Patients Are Under the Bed. Peter Gether's three books about his relationship with his beloved Scottish Fold, Norton, were among my favorites.
A confirmed dog-lover, Gethers was resistant to the idea of owning a cat, until the incredibly cute Norton came...more
A confirmed dog-lover, Gethers was resistant to the idea of owning a cat, until the incredibly cute Norton came...more
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Read in July, 2008
Cute book -- made me wish I had such a cool cat! One who hang out or travel anywhere, never runs off.
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The travels of Norton, an adventurous Scottish Fold, who accompanies his favorite human, Peter Gethers.
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Read in October, 2008
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People who have pets, cats
This book is such a sweet book about the relationship between an animal and a human. This book is the first of three books about Norton the cat.
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Read in January, 2002
I read this book because I am a Scottish Fold lover and owner myself. The book was enjoyable. I especially liked the beginning, since Norton made himself at home from the start. But the owner wrote more about the people he knows and the parties that he went to than Norton. Norton should have been the focus of this book, but he was made to be the side story.
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I read this in 6th grade, so I'm not sure if it's as good as I remember. However, even now I'm reminded of something from this book on a near-daily basis (fried clams, Fire Island, women with Carly Simon-gumlines), so it must've been pretty awesome to leave such an impression.
This book made me realize my future as a crazy cat lady early in life.
This book made me realize my future as a crazy cat lady early in life.
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Read in April, 2006
This book is as much about learning to love as it is about Norton's adventures. Somehow, one intelligent little cat was able to embody love, trust, compassion, and committment. And somehow, Gethers becan to embody such values as well. This is an easy read, and it's definitely heartwarming. I greatly enjoyed this book.
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Read in May, 2008
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Good Reads Friendrecommends it for: Cat lovers, travel writing fans
This book was an unexpected delight. I have two cats of my own, but I can't imagine taking them on trips, let alone overseas! The attachment the author develops to this furry little creature is one any cat lover will identify with. I enjoyed reading about Norton's adventures, and look forward to another installment.
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Sometimes I push my cat's ears back and say, "You're a Scottish fold!". I loved these books. What a character...and, yes, I cried at the end of the series. If you like cats or Paris or Parisian cats you love these stories about Norton and his master(or is it Peter and his master Norton?)
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Read in January, 2001
This was just a fun read for animal lovers and those who try to travel with their pet. This cat was somebody special in his previous life....and brought all that wisdom into his "cathood". He certainly chose the right owner.
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Generally I am NOT an animal person although I make an exception for my darling feline, Mackenzie. However, even a hard-hearted zoo avoider like me could not help but be drawn into Gethers tale of his lovable companion, Norton.
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recommends it for:
cat lovers and Francophiles
You can't not love this kitty cat. The author takes this adorable Scottish Fold with him to Paris. Norton travels like a pro and the French, who are partial to dogs, warm up to Norton. Be sure to read the rest of the series.
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Read in October, 2007
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Pet Lovers
This was given to me as a gift. It's a silly little book, but is great read while in bed trying to fall asleep, or while waiting in a doctors office. It's short, humerous, and sweet.
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cat lovers
This was so entertaining that I read it in two nights. It's a true account of a non-cat person falling in love with an extraordinary feline.
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Read in July, 2008
DUDE! This is the most AWESOME CAT EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!! Totally can't wait to read the next one. I'm sold.
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I can't read the sequel because I don't think I can stand to read about Norton getting old and dying.
Awww...if you are an animal lover especailly a cat lover, this quick read is for you. I love Norman...
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Alicia, Jake, Rachel and my other critter lovin' goodreads friends
I adored this book about Norton, the little Scottish Fold. So well written and charming.
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