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Chaos the Cat
"Chaos the Cat" takes readers on a journey into the heart of California's cannabis legalization
era, where a secluded pot farm becomes the backdrop for a clash between preservation and
exploitation. Amidst this backdrop, a diverse group of characters converges, each seeking their
own form of self-improvement. At the center of the conflict is a trio of antagonists whose
schemes threaten the harmony of the farm, pitting greed against enlightenment.
The protagonists, an artist dedicated to meditation, a trumpet player on the journey to sobriety,
a Vietnam POW with cultivation expertise, and a serene guru overseeing the farm, unite in a
unique collaboration to safeguard their sanctuary. The tale is narrated by Chaos, the cat,
reincarnated from an artist deeply connected to the farm. Through Chaos's feline perspective,
readers witness personal transformations, humor, and wisdom amidst the unfolding drama,
fostering a sense of shared experience.
As the story progresses, the farm becomes a microcosm of larger societal changes, with
characters banding together to defend their sanctuary. "Chaos the Cat" ultimately explores
themes of resilience, redemption, and community spirit, underscored by the unpredictability of
nature's influence on their fate.
era, where a secluded pot farm becomes the backdrop for a clash between preservation and
exploitation. Amidst this backdrop, a diverse group of characters converges, each seeking their
own form of self-improvement. At the center of the conflict is a trio of antagonists whose
schemes threaten the harmony of the farm, pitting greed against enlightenment.
The protagonists, an artist dedicated to meditation, a trumpet player on the journey to sobriety,
a Vietnam POW with cultivation expertise, and a serene guru overseeing the farm, unite in a
unique collaboration to safeguard their sanctuary. The tale is narrated by Chaos, the cat,
reincarnated from an artist deeply connected to the farm. Through Chaos's feline perspective,
readers witness personal transformations, humor, and wisdom amidst the unfolding drama,
fostering a sense of shared experience.
As the story progresses, the farm becomes a microcosm of larger societal changes, with
characters banding together to defend their sanctuary. "Chaos the Cat" ultimately explores
themes of resilience, redemption, and community spirit, underscored by the unpredictability of
nature's influence on their fate.
290 pages, Hardcover
Published July 25, 2024
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February 16, 2025
If you listen to David Dondero's music, you hear so many stories. It should be no surprise that Dondero would eventually take the stories from his life and create a long-form text. The main character, a human tht's been reincarnated into a cat, was a surprise.
To be honest, I was inwardly skeptical when I first heard about the titular feline character but trusted Dondero enough as a skilled storyteller that I had little doubt he could pull it off--and he surely did. Within a page, you quickly fall into the story and the characters. His attention to detail is so precise that he made Chaos the Cat a completely believable character, which gave a really cool perpective to see the other characters.
Set in the weed farms of the Pacific, we get a very engrossing story that reads like it could be from headlines today, with weed growers, corrupt cops, wildfires, and more, all the while, Chaos the Cat, the namesake of the book, narrating the story.
In this book, I see hints of Richard Brautigan, Tom Robbins, and even Jack Keroauc. I also see a lot of the incredible songwriting David Dondero, but in a different longer form. What we have here is incredible writing, a compelling story, a unique subject, and a completely beautiful book by a gifted artist.
Lastly, a nod to the artwork in the book. The while thing, cover-to-cover, is a masterpiece. I loved the whole book and couldn't recommend it more.
To be honest, I was inwardly skeptical when I first heard about the titular feline character but trusted Dondero enough as a skilled storyteller that I had little doubt he could pull it off--and he surely did. Within a page, you quickly fall into the story and the characters. His attention to detail is so precise that he made Chaos the Cat a completely believable character, which gave a really cool perpective to see the other characters.
Set in the weed farms of the Pacific, we get a very engrossing story that reads like it could be from headlines today, with weed growers, corrupt cops, wildfires, and more, all the while, Chaos the Cat, the namesake of the book, narrating the story.
In this book, I see hints of Richard Brautigan, Tom Robbins, and even Jack Keroauc. I also see a lot of the incredible songwriting David Dondero, but in a different longer form. What we have here is incredible writing, a compelling story, a unique subject, and a completely beautiful book by a gifted artist.
Lastly, a nod to the artwork in the book. The while thing, cover-to-cover, is a masterpiece. I loved the whole book and couldn't recommend it more.
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