The Book of Night with Moon

This book is about a group of magical cats who are given, by the creators of the universe, the task of saving modern-day New York from being overrun by dinosaurs. Yes, that's right. As unlikely as it sounds, Diane Duane makes it seem not only sensible, but completely possible, with her ingenuity and utterly flawless style of writing. Although this book is awash in advanced theology and magical mumbo-jumbo that went way over my head (who knew there was a science to the Art?), it's absolutely unputdownable if you like fantasy even the least bit. As a side note, I absolutely relished in the fact that cats consider themselves the more dominant species and consider us "just dumb animals" (a direct quote.) I love everything by Diane Duane but this book ranks in my top five best books ever written, right after Watership Down and the His Dark Materials trilogy. Never has magic seemed more realistic!! PLEASE read this book and release yourself from the world of Harry Potter hangers-on!!!

I expected straight fantasy, with cats performing adorable acts of magic. What I got was much deeper. When I put down the book I took with me the lesson that we must accept those who are different from us, and attempt to understand them, even if we are at odds on the surface. This sounds like a big lesson to get from cats, but perhaps coming from the animal world it makes more sense than if it came from humans.Character development was terrific. I often forgot that the main characters were cats, they were developed like human characters. Also, excellent use of setting, although there was a lot of techinical jargon that I'm not used to reading.

This book totally changed my feelings on the feline species. It is a true fantasy book with wizardry and unknown species and trips to the "downside". But I thought it was very well written, with its own way of making you never want to put it down! And the way Duane wove a seperate language, Ailurin, into the simple English language was most enjoyable. This is the first book I have read by Diane Duane and I can't wait to buy the second in her feline wizardry novels, To Visit the Queen. This is truly a remarkable book with more than just magic. It shows the happiness of having ture friends and the struggles of getting new things thrust upon you with the expectancy of you not only not abandoning it, but helping and teaching it. I highly recommend this novel to not only cat lovers, but anyone in for a gripping read.

I love Diane Duane for writing such a fantastic book on cats being wizards. A catlover, I just soaked myself in it and lost myself in Rhiow's world and when she lost her 'human' I cried along with her. A fantastic world also Diane Duane depicted in Downside. A must read for catlovers who have a penchant for magic as well.

"The Book of Night With Moon" is an epic adventure with cats. I put it this way because, as with "Tailchaser's Song" and "The Wild Road" - its antecedents in what seems to be a developing tradition of heroic feline storytelling - it helps to be a cat lover but it is far from being a prerequisite.The four protagonists are ordinary New York cats: stealing pizza and pastrami, grooming their fur, getting into fights - but they also happen to be powerful wizards helping to save the world as part of a day's work. They do this with their wizardly skills, their good sense, their kindness and their commitment to life. And, when they become involved in a momentous battle between good and evil all of these help them in their struggle.The four cats are enchanting, from their well-observed feline mannerisms, through their banter in "Ailurin", to their development into epic heroes - but with all their down-to-earth humour still intact.! The plot is funny, gripping, heart stopping and powerful by turn. And into this, Diane Duane skilfully works an enlightening discussion of the nature of good and evil in such a way that it seems a natural part of the story.Cat lovers will adore Rhiow and her companions and recognise characteristics of their own cats: I am privileged to live with two feline gentlemen who have to be related to Urruah and Arhu! But this wonderful book should grip anyone who would enjoy a compassionate, exciting and thought-provoking read! Use your "One-Click" button to buy it now! You won't regret it.