Socks Goes to Washington: The Diary of America's First Cat

by Michael O'Donoghue, J.C. Suares

Shares the experiences and observations of the Clintons' cat

Genres: Humor

Paperback

First published February 1, 1993

Reviews

[J · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is an attempt to make a book about the Clinton's presidential cat and give the reader some possible insight into what that type of pet's life may be. Unfortunately to me it seems like the author was just like what are jerk things that cats are known for, how would they possibly affect those in the White House and how can we also make sure to mention a few other presidents so that way they are mentioned whether directly or indirectly.

The book is very basically illustrated. There are some instances where the animals are almost realistic, especially when in comparison to the people whose heads are barely split in half by their mouths. So definitely not an actual piece of artwork.

Furthermore although the book is given in almost a graphic book format it is one that does need to be parentally checked given the fact that there are a few spots that are quite questionable such as seeing people naked with a bare behind and also the mention of an inter-species relationship.

All in all this is a book for those who don't mind the speculation and jerkness of this puss for as the author tells it there are just some people who use presidential pets to cash in. But as for me I think I would have much more preferred to have heard actual stories of the cat instead of having this speculative book in hand.

[David · Rating 2 out of 5]

Definitely not a Mr. Mike book. The text is by Michael O'Donoghue but don't expect anything dark or edgy. Maybe he succeeded in getting in the mind of a cat, but that doesn't make it a great book. The artist, J.C. Suares, is an acquired taste, and he had also illustrated several other cat books. For O'Donoghue completists only.