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For those that have been following the blog for a while, you know that I'm slightly obsessed with cats. I will read anything about cats. I also love comics. When I saw Catology on NetGalley, I had to request it. It's a book of comics about how cats think. i think it would be hilarious. Unfortunately, i didn't care for it at all.

Catology seemed almost like it was trying too hard to be funny. It completely missed the mark. I was bored throughout most of the book. Also, the synopsis of the book makes it seem like there will be a more educational look at the psychosis of cats. There wasn't at all. It was just a bunch of comics that poked fun at cats particular habits.

The only reason why I am giving this book two stars instead of one is that a couple of the comics made me chuckle. All in all, I was very disappointed with Catology. I think the synopsis is incredibly misleading. I would not recommend this book to anyone. There are books that are a lot better if you wish to read something about cats.

I give Catology: 2/5.

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This short little "book" was fun but I doubt I would've paid for it. Each page is basically a one pic "catology", and while they are funny, there isn't enough meat to this book to really make it worth it. Which is sad for me to say because I seriously LOVE cats. The little cartoons and catisms are cute though, and I was able to read it in one break at work.

copy received via Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

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Catology: Inside the Twisted Mind of our Feline Friends by Adrian Searle and Oliver Ninis is a collection of over eighty cartoons that give readers a glimpse into the minds of their feline companions. Just what is your cat thinking? As it gazes up at you, are those eyes filled with love and admiration or spite and scorn? From the author of the award-winning 101 Uses of a Dead Kindle and If Dogs Could Swear comes a hilarious insight into the twisted, venal, self-serving psychology of our cutest four-legged sociopaths. Catology is a psychiatrist's view of your moggy; a brilliant, unforgettable and twisted look at the many bizarre, ridiculous and instantly recognizable scenarios in which cat owners find their beloved pets every day.

Catology: Inside the Twisted Mind of our Feline Friends is a fun and cute collection of cartoons. Some were funnier than others, and some will speak to particular readers more than others. The artwork is done in black and white line drawings, and like the humor some are more appealing than others. I enjoyed the read, some of the cartoons made me chuckle, but others had me shaking my head and moving on to the next page. Occasionally I found the artwork to be less skillful or complete than on other pages. This might be a good gift for some cat lovers, but this cat fan was only mildly amused rather than laughing out loud, which is what I was hoping for.

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Being a Cat and Dog owner I can 100% relate to Catology.

Catology is a book all about cats and their mannerisms, and behaviours.

For example one of the pictures is of a cat laying on its back fully exposed. Now that picture looks adorable. However every cat owner knows that if you even attempt to touch that belly you will get hurt!!
Adrian and Oliver describe this as "I’m half cat, half Venus flytrap. Touch my stomach and see what happens."
Couldn't of described it better myself as that's exactly what cats do. They clamp up like a fly trap!

I loved this book. It was long enough to keep me thoroughly entertained the whole way through.

The illustrations are brilliant and they add humour to the witty comments.

I haven't laughed so much reading a cat book for ages.

I honestly feel this book would not only appeal to Cat owners but Animal lovers and people who love to read short comedy stories about cats.

Highly recommend. Thoroughly Entertained, want to read again, will definitely be recommending to all my friends and family.

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Catology is one of the most deliciously dark and sarcastic books I've read in ages. Each little illustration is accompanied by an insightful and often humourous caption that gives us a look into the world of our furry friends... ahem... indifferent overlords.

Disclaimer: I received a free ebook from netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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