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At any point in this book, does a cat actually walk through a wall? :)

Robert Larson All cats have the ability to walk through walls of course. It's usually a hidden activity though. In this book we actually catch Pixel in the act.…moreAll cats have the ability to walk through walls of course. It's usually a hidden activity though. In this book we actually catch Pixel in the act.(less)

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Can I read this book first or do I have to read the books before it to understand what's going on?

Daniel Taylor "Cat" can be thought of as a sequel to "The Moon is a Harsh Mistress", but if you read that first, it should be because (1) it's a better book and (2)…more"Cat" can be thought of as a sequel to "The Moon is a Harsh Mistress", but if you read that first, it should be because (1) it's a better book and (2) certain revelations in "Cat" will spoil events in "Moon".
"Time Enough for Love" introduces a collection of characters, locales and technology revisited in "Cat." It's not vital to read it first, though.
I would, however, encourage you to read "Number of the Beast" first, as it introduces RAH's take on "World as Myth" theory, of which "Cat" dives headlong into the deep end. It's useful to have seen certain characters and philosophical groundwork before you encounter them here.(less)

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what year does this story take place?