I Was the Cat

Burma is a cat who hires journalist Allison Breaking to ghostwrite his memoirs. Over nine lives spanning centuries, Burma has attempted world domination multiple times while witnessing key moments in human history. The story alternates between present-day sessions where Burma recounts his past lives to Allison, and flashback sequences showing his various historic exploits. As Burma shares more about his past, Allison must determine his true motives for wanting to publish these memoirs. Through a mix of humor and intrigue, I Was the Cat explores themes of power, mortality, and the complex relationship between those who record history and those who shape it. The narrative raises questions about truth, ambition, and the price of immortality.

Readers find this graphic novel engaging for its blend of historical fiction and talking cat narrative. The artwork by Benjamin Dewey receives frequent mentions for its detailed style and expressive characters. Likes: - Creative take on a cat's nine lives through different historical periods - Balance of humor and darkness in the storytelling - Character designs and facial expressions - Pacing of the revelations Dislikes: - Some find the ending rushed - A few readers note the historical segments could be longer - Price point for length ($20 for 144 pages) Ratings: Goodreads: 3.8/5 (1,200+ ratings) Amazon: 4.3/5 (50+ reviews) Comic Book Roundup: 8.2/10 Notable reader comments: "Perfect mix of cute cats and sinister undertones" - Goodreads reviewer "Expected more from the historical sections" - Amazon reviewer "The art carries the story when the pacing slows" - Comics Beat commenter

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🐱 Author Paul Tobin originally wrote comics for Marvel and Dark Horse before venturing into graphic novels like "I Was the Cat." 🖋️ The book's unique art style was created by Benjamin Dewey, known for his work on "The Autumnlands" and "Beasts of Burden." 🗣️ The story is told through a series of interviews between a mysterious cat named Burma and a blogger named Allison Breaking. 🌟 The graphic novel blends historical events with fiction, showing Burma's involvement in major moments throughout history over his nine lives. 🏆 The book was nominated for an Eisner Award in 2015, one of the highest honors in the comic book industry.