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Rabbi's Cat is a clever way of introducing Talmudic teaching...sort of like sneaking spinach into a burger to make it "healthier" (yeah, right). The philosophical arguments with a cat about God and love are pretty funny yet serious. To start from the beginning. A parrot annoyed a cat, so the cat ate the bird and gained the ability to speak and lie, not necessarily in that order. Even as a liar, the cat is a straight shooter, albeit a little sarcastic. The cat is also a true cat, randomly knocking over things, or walking on piano keys when you are trying to play, or sitting directly on the very book you are trying to read. But, remember, this cat can talk so it should be no surprise it is demanding a Bar Mitzvah. The rabbi needs to consult his rabbi on that one (although he doesn't faze him to hear a cat speak). Thus begins the argument, what does it mean to have faith? Does what you practice define your level of spirituality? What about the differences between being a Jew or an Arab? I loved the argument between the cat and the donkey about the name 'Sfar.' Truly a clever book. ( )

This book got very strange at times and jumped around a bit. Abraham got really annoying when they traveled to France. But I did enjoy the humor and the way the philosophical/religious themes were explored. ( )

I can't stand graphic novels. I dislike cats. But then again, sometimes you just have to make an exception. ( )

2011 (my brief review can be found in the LibraryThing post linked)
http://www.librarything.com/topic/104839#2623268 ( )