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The Tuna Fish Diaries: A cat's tale of heartache and misery

Katie Warren
4.0 / 5.0
Published: 2023 ISBN: 9781959553090

Description

Being a house cat is a serious business, especially when your human is currently failing at the art of being a functioning adult. Fishstick, a feline with an opinion on everything, watches his owner Liam navigate the messy, unpredictable landscape of grief and new beginnings. From his perch on the windowsill, Fishstick offers a cynical yet deeply affectionate play-by-play of the chaos unfolding in his living room. When Liam finds himself tangled in a complicated, heart-fluttering romance that he is entirely unprepared for, Fishstick is there to judge the awkward dates, the missed signals, and the quiet moments of healing. This novella is a masterclass in perspective, blending laugh-out-loud humor with the poignant reality of moving forward after loss. It is a story about the people we love, the pets who watch over us, and the unexpected ways we find our way back to happiness. Perfect for readers who adore character-driven stories, this charming book offers a unique look at love through the eyes of a four-legged matchmaker. Prepare to fall in love with the wit of a cat who knows exactly what his human needs, even when the humans are too stubborn to see it themselves.

Customer Reviews

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Linda Reads
September 12, 2023
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Hilarious! Retelling of another book but through the cat’s eyes…

If you have ever wondered what a pet would think of his owner’s behavior, just read this book for HIS perspective and I mean the one and only Fishsticks who was James’ cat! This truly is a standalone but if you plan on reading the book that spawned this novelette, you should read it first. This was one hilarious exploit into a “cat’s brain.” Keep in mind that although this looks like a child’s book, it is not. Do not be fooled by the cover. Liam, Julian and Nora make this cat’s life miserable. He misses his human James. Carrying around James’ sock is kind of sad… If you like outrageously funny, gay romance with a touch of grumbly friendship, you will want to read this short book. Fishsticks will rule the day, as it should be. Wink. I volunteered to review an ARC of it.
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Boozy Books
September 12, 2023

A Fun Feline Read!

The Tuna Fish Diaries: A Cat’s Tale of Heartache and Misery by Fishsticks is a standalone novella told from the POV of a very rambunctious orange cat. This is a companion novella to The Right Wrong Number and the events of that story are told from Fishsticks viewpoint in this novella. After he loses his human, Fishsticks is left with the abhorrent human Jules and is determined to live his best cat life despite his human’s attempts to sabotage his cat life This was such a fun read!! Pets are often in books, but it’s rare that we get to see their point of view throughout a story. As a cat owner, I loved all the puns and typical cat behavior that occur throughout the story! In between chapters of the antics of Fishsticks, this book does have the POV of the humans to help the reader understand what’s going on in the story Overall this was a solid 4 star read! The POV of a cat was so enjoyable and engaging, and this was a great follow up to The Right Wrong Number. While this is a lighthearted read overall, it does touch on some heavier topics like loss and how that can impact a pet, so definitely check triggers if you need to. As this is a novella mainly from a cat’s POV, this isn’t really a romance and no rating will be given for spice If you are a cat person who enjoys witty cat puns, fun shenanigans and a cat who just wants all the treats, then absolutely pick this one up! While this can technically be read as a standalone, you’ll get the most benefit if you read The Right…
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December 13, 2023
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Fishstick’s Diary

I think this is one of the cutest cat books I have read. It sort of reminds me of the Eric & Amanda Fish’s book series about NEURO /Feather Dan. I always love reading books that feature an animal’s POV. Again, it’s very cute!