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Cats once were proud, shrewd, independent animals who lived life on our own terms. But then came a life of domestication, comfort and free health care. And now cats are in danger of losing our sense of adventure completely. Fluffy and Bonkers say it's time to fight back and regain control of your rightful place as ruler of the roost once again. Cats once ruled the alleys, galleys and the valleys. Rodents trembled in fear. Birds steered clear. Cats took chances. Some lived fast and died young...We were on the prowl. But then came a life of domestication that was simply too good to pass up. Humans gave us everything we desired, from ear massages and shelter from the rain to cuddle sessions and free health care. In return, they were permitted to bask in the majesty of our presence. It seemed like a fair trade. Or was it? Has domesticity really been good for cats? What has become of our sense of adventure, our sense of independence? Did you know that because of boredom and indolence, the average feline today uses up a mere 2-3 of its 9 lives? Fluffy and Bonkers think its time to get out of the comfortable back seat of life and regain control of your destiny. They created this manual to teach discerning cats how to wake up a human when they want to get fed, how to stare like a pro, how to carry yourself in a catfight and - most importantly - how to get away with practically anything. With The Devious Book for Cats you can return to the noble creature you once were and assume your rightful place as the ruler of your household once again.
A pair of feline authors issues a rallying cry for domestic cats to reclaim their ancestral independence and dominance over their human companions. The narrative adopts a mock-serious, instructional tone, positioning the authors as mentors guiding the reader through the tactical maneuvers required to escape the lethargy of modern house-cat life. By framing the domestic arrangement as a strategic error, the text challenges the reader to abandon comfort in favor of a more assertive, predatory lifestyle. The perspective remains consistently feline, treating the human owner as a subordinate resource to be managed rather than a master to be obeyed.
The premise suggests a lighthearted, satirical take on the common tropes of pet ownership, likely appealing to readers who enjoy anthropomorphic humor. The narrative structure relies on the irony of treating a domestic pet as a tactical mastermind, which creates a consistent comedic rhythm throughout the text. The book appears to lean into the absurdity of feline behavior, framing mundane habits as calculated power plays. This work likely serves as a humorous gift for cat enthusiasts who appreciate a cynical, tongue-in-cheek perspective on their own pets.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2008-01-01
Publisher:
HARPERCOLLINS ENTERTAINMENT
ISBN-10:
0007281234
ISBN-13:
9780007281237
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