A Cat Called Birmingham

Chris Pascoe
2004

A non-fiction book about a mans cat. Not exactly a prize-winning topic but Brum is certainly not an average cat.

It's a tale of miracles - or at least the fact Brum made it to adulthood seems to be a miracle. The recounting of how Brum sets himself on fire multiple times, goes belly-flopping into ponds, off walls and onto moving cars is hilarious, as is the strange relationship between cat and toddler.

There are distractions though - imaginery holidays and tales of other, less interesting cats are less appealing, and at times downright irritating, but the pages devoted to Brum make it worthwhile.

Date Finished: 18/06/07
Year Total: 18