Cats in the Belfry. Doreen Tovey

No matter what you think of cats, sitting down with this book will give you a quiet chuckle. If you are among those unfortunates who have yet to discover the joys of being owned by a cat, you will be able to indulge the ever-pleasant pass-time of feeling smugly superior to this poor deluded couple who find themselves willing slaves to their delightful but demanding Siamese.If you are one of the lucky ones currently living under the paw of a common or garden variety moggie, you will be able to breathe a sigh of relief and think "it could be worse" as you search the supermarket shelves for their favourite brand of cat food (without which you dare not show your face at home). And if you are one of the fortune-favoured (?) few who have lost your heart (and possibly your reason) to a Siamese, you will enjoy the consolation of knowing that at least you're not alone.The book is a delight for cat lovers and non cat lovers alike. Warm, wry and witty, it encourages empathy without expecting conversion. One of my absolute favourite cat books. And if you enjoy it, there's also a sequel - "Cats in May".

I got this book on Friday and read it through twice within 48 hours, laughing more loudly the second time, and rushing to find someone that I could share excerpts from the book. Even though the book was first published 45 years ago, it has not gone out of style. Anyone who has Siamese cats today can still identify with Ms. Tovey's experiences with Sugeih, Solomon and Sheba. I can't recommend this book enough and encourage an enterprising publisher to put all of Ms. Tovey's books back in print so everyone in the world can read them.

This has to be one of the most enjoyable books I have ever read. I laughed until I had tears running down my face, and also cried for a particularly sad part. I honestly don't think I have ever been so moved by a book. I read this book twice in the first week that I had it. If you have the oppurtunity to read or buy this book, please do so!

This is one of the few books I have ever read that made me laugh out loud. No one writes about animals like the British. A joy from start to finish. I hope it will be back in print soon.

Cats In The Belfry by Doreen is the first book in a series about her Blue Point cats. Right from the very first page, you can tell that this book is going to have a lot of funny parts. As you finish the first few chapters it is virtually impossible to put down because the story just continues smootly. When you do eventually reach the end, you will want to read it again because just once is not enough to enjoy the book 100%.