The Bottom Line
A delightful read for cat lovers, but not for the feline-challenged.
Pros
- Funny, profound and sad.
- Engaging prose by an experienced journalist.
- Henrietta has a wonderful personality.
Cons
- If you don't love cats, there's not much here.
Description
- A 201-page memoir about the travels of Wren, his family, and their cat Henrietta.
- Most appropriate for an adult audience, high school age or later.
- Henrietta has little concern for the trouble she causes.
Guide Review - The Cat Who Covered the World
Cat lovers will adore Henrietta, the feline heroine of this book which tracks her life as foreign correspondent Christopher Wren takes her along to his many destinations, including Moscow, Beijing, Tokyo and Paris. Wren and his family adore Henrietta, who (like all cats) has an independent streak but also charms her way through incidents of every kind.
This memoir is written with the clear, crisp prose of an experienced journalist, and you can't help but fall in love with Henrietta. Those who enjoy both cats and travel -- even if you haven't been brave enough to mix the two yourself! -- shouldn't hesitate to pick it up.
