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Let me say first off that I think Peter Gethers is a good writer. That's my opinion, and his first book about Norton, "The Cat Who Went to Paris", was great. It was funny and entertaining and I fell in love with Norton. This second book in the trilogy was very disappointing after the first one. Instead of being about Norton, it was mostly about Peter Gethers, his girlfriend Janis and his very pompous, overdone travelogue of Europe. Sure, Norton was in there, but not as much as he should have been. I found Gethers' constant French phrases throughout the book to be very annoying and totally self-serving. I'm assuming that this was Gethers' attempt to show his readers how sophisticated, worldly and important he had become, but to me it came across as pompous, overbearing and grating. I don't speak or read French as I'm sure many other readers do not, so it was aggravating when he would show off by throwing out French (and sometimes Italian) phrases all over the place without even interpreting what they mean in English. That's just plain ignorant. Sometimes he did translate, but most times he didn't and there really was no reason for the constant French and Italian phrases other than to pump up his own ego. Other readers mentioned his matter-of-fact name-dropping as being annoying. Yeah, it was. It's okay to mention famous people you know, but Peter overdid it. He knows famous actors, writers and directors, but everyone he meets in France falls in love with him and Janis. Every restaurant owner bows down to them and Norton. Come on. I have to wonder how overdone some of his adulation really was on the part of the author. His jokes about Nice and the word "nice" were pretty dumb as was the Ayatollah game. Sorry Peter, they just weren't funny. They were as juvenile as you can get.

He talked about food constantly. I'm surprised he doesn't weigh 300 lbs. He fed Norton some very fine cuisine which makes me wonder why Norton didn't get very fat; however, I haven't read the third book yet. Maybe he did. Most veterinarians would tell you that the amount of rich food, including many sweets, that Norton ate while in Gethers' care is not healthy. My own beloved Calico cat died from diabetes in 2004 at the age of 13 and before she was diagnosed, I stupidly fed her ice cream and sweets as Gethers did with Norton. I fed her the finest cat food but didn't realize the sweets would hurt her. I don't even recall if Peter mentions taking Norton to a vet in either of these books. If he did, I don't remember.

All I know is that I do believe this second book in the trilogy was written by the author, for the author and about the author. Norton was secondary here and that's a shame. He's one hell of a cat, if all the stories are true. I didn't want a tour of France. I just wanted to read about Norton. It would have been okay in Europe if he had written more about the cat and less about the bakeries and wine. Oh, I meant "patisserie" and "vin". How annoying. I'm really hoping the third and last book will be on par with the first. I'm hoping Norton will be more prominent.


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A Cat Abroad The Further Adventures of Norton the Cat Who Went to Paris and His Human Peter Gethers 9780517591109 Books Reviews

When I found Peter Gethers had continued his Norton saga, I was overjoyed to discover that the witty writing had not diminished at all. Now with Norton (and Peter) heading overseas to France, the sweet Scottish Fold endears himself to all of the readers again, as Gethers makes his readers groan with comments about how nice Nice is. A definite must red!
We loved this book and Peter Gethers' other books about Norton. In fact because of these books we have had two Scottish Folds join our family. Thank you Peter! Everybody who loves cats will love the adventures of Norton and Peter.
I actually read the 3rd book, The Cat who'll live forever, 1st after my dad lent it to me. I loved it. It had me laughing & crying. So when I got my kindle, I bought A Cat Abroad ( book 1 wasn't available on @ that time). I really enjoy Peter Gethers' writing style. I loved this book, not quite as much as The Cat Who'll live Forever, but since I seam to be reading this series in reverse, I suspect that the 3rd & last book was the best. I just started the 1st book , The Cat that went to Paris, so, we'll see.
I'm still amazed with Norton. I have several cats
of my own and none of them could do what Norton
can. The little gourmet travels through France and
Italy with the greatest aplomb receiving love from
all who meet him. I'm also jealous at the life Mr.
Gethers gets to live. He's a lucky man.
Norton is a one-of-a-kind cat. If Mr. Gethers ever gets another cat I hope he will write about his new best friend.
I loved the casual and Witty humor the author used to tell the story. I have had cats all my life and now I have pumpkin the sweetest of all, he is 16 and so many things
about Norton remind me of him, I can relate.
My daughter in law told me of this delightful book, thank goodness. I have suggested it to our book club. It is nice to read something non political, violent or mentally disturbing, just a good read!
Love, love, LOVE Peter Gethers and his stories about his Scottish fold cat, Norbert! I gave my Mom "50 Shades of Gray" and this book for Christmas last year. She had no comments about "50 Shades of Gray," but when I asked her how she liked THIS book, she became all bubbly and happy. There are several books about this cat, and I recommend that you start with the first one, which I think is "The Cat Who Went to Paris." Peter Gethers hated cats, but this cat tamed him. The cat has some very unusual characteristics which set it apart from the rest.
Let me say first off that I think Peter Gethers is a good writer. That's my opinion, and his first book about Norton, "The Cat Who Went to Paris", was great. It was funny and entertaining and I fell in love with Norton. This second book in the trilogy was very disappointing after the first one. Instead of being about Norton, it was mostly about Peter Gethers, his girlfriend Janis and his very pompous, overdone travelogue of Europe. Sure, Norton was in there, but not as much as he should have been. I found Gethers' constant French phrases throughout the book to be very annoying and totally self-serving. I'm assuming that this was Gethers' attempt to show his readers how sophisticated, worldly and important he had become, but to me it came across as pompous, overbearing and grating. I don't speak or read French as I'm sure many other readers do not, so it was aggravating when he would show off by throwing out French (and sometimes Italian) phrases all over the place without even interpreting what they mean in English. That's just plain ignorant. Sometimes he did translate, but most times he didn't and there really was no reason for the constant French and Italian phrases other than to pump up his own ego. Other readers mentioned his matter-of-fact name-dropping as being annoying. Yeah, it was. It's okay to mention famous people you know, but Peter overdid it. He knows famous actors, writers and directors, but everyone he meets in France falls in love with him and Janis. Every restaurant owner bows down to them and Norton. Come on. I have to wonder how overdone some of his adulation really was on the part of the author. His jokes about Nice and the word "nice" were pretty dumb as was the Ayatollah game. Sorry Peter, they just weren't funny. They were as juvenile as you can get.

He talked about food constantly. I'm surprised he doesn't weigh 300 lbs. He fed Norton some very fine cuisine which makes me wonder why Norton didn't get very fat; however, I haven't read the third book yet. Maybe he did. Most veterinarians would tell you that the amount of rich food, including many sweets, that Norton ate while in Gethers' care is not healthy. My own beloved Calico cat died from diabetes in 2004 at the age of 13 and before she was diagnosed, I stupidly fed her ice cream and sweets as Gethers did with Norton. I fed her the finest cat food but didn't realize the sweets would hurt her. I don't even recall if Peter mentions taking Norton to a vet in either of these books. If he did, I don't remember.

All I know is that I do believe this second book in the trilogy was written by the author, for the author and about the author. Norton was secondary here and that's a shame. He's one hell of a cat, if all the stories are true. I didn't want a tour of France. I just wanted to read about Norton. It would have been okay in Europe if he had written more about the cat and less about the bakeries and wine. Oh, I meant "patisserie" and "vin". How annoying. I'm really hoping the third and last book will be on par with the first. I'm hoping Norton will be more prominent.