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Where Wolves Talk #1
Where Wolves Talk
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Kitten, an American tabby residing in England, is a frustrated cat. He knows his place in the world: he was born to kill. Killing, after all, is what felines are supposed to do. Confined within his Lady's house, however, the young fellow is deprived of the opportunity to hunt live prey. The mansion is a sterile playground for a predator; offering nothing more than furniture which allows itself to be brutalized far too easily. The ambitious cat is bored and hungry for a challenge.
Kitten learns of a passage hidden in his Lady's library: the Door, which leads to an unknown world. The cat has been told that the source of all evil dwells openly in this place. The feline is eager to fight the sinister personage and goes through the Door with no hesitation.
The tabby finds himself in what appears to be a forest like any other in England. It doesn't take long for him to learn that this is a very different place.
Written in the style of classic epic fantasies, this novel can be appreciated on different levels. To some readers, it's an allegorical tale: thought-provoking and filled with symbolism. To others, it's an adventure-filled page-turner. This book can be read as a stand-alone novel (doesn't end with a cliff-hanger) but there is a concluding second volume (Finale) available.
Kitten, an American tabby residing in England, is a frustrated cat. He knows his place in the world: he was born to kill. Killing, after all, is what felines are supposed to do. Confined within his Lady's house, however, the young fellow is deprived of the opportunity to hunt live prey. The mansion is a sterile playground for a predator; offering nothing more than furniture which allows itself to be brutalized far too easily. The ambitious cat is bored and hungry for a challenge.
Kitten learns of a passage hidden in his Lady's library: the Door, which leads to an unknown world. The cat has been told that the source of all evil dwells openly in this place. The feline is eager to fight the sinister personage and goes through the Door with no hesitation.
The tabby finds himself in what appears to be a forest like any other in England. It doesn't take long for him to learn that this is a very different place.
Written in the style of classic epic fantasies, this novel can be appreciated on different levels. To some readers, it's an allegorical tale: thought-provoking and filled with symbolism. To others, it's an adventure-filled page-turner. This book can be read as a stand-alone novel (doesn't end with a cliff-hanger) but there is a concluding second volume (Finale) available.
240 pages, Paperback
First published March 30, 2014
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D.L. Lewis
7 books55 followersAuthor Bio: I am DL Lewis. I live with a cello, three indoor cats, four outdoor feral cats, and a crow named Harold. I’m a retired professional fine artist and horse-healer/caretaker of sorts; former polo player, former homeless person, and survivor of human trafficking. I’m disabled with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and some years ago I choked on a piece of food and died. I was dead for quite a long while before some first responders resurrected me. I was in a coma for weeks and wasn’t expected to survive as a normally functioning human being, but I rallied, got past the months of being unable to speak clearly, read, or write and here I be: trying to put out stories that will entertain and enlighten readers. I think I will get the hang of it all some time soon … maybe.
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February 3, 2015
An allegory in which a young tabby cat seeks to learn what it means to be noble and courageous, to understand what evil is and how to fight it, and to overcome his own shortcomings (i.e. the desire to kill) in a journey through a portal that takes him from the home of an aristocratic lady who pampers him to a wild forest where he encounters animals with weird notions of selfishness who seek to lead him away from his self-assigned task of destroying the Flobbertigobbet, monsters that will kill him if given the chance, and a regal she-wolf who leads an army against the Flobbertigobbet and his minions. Kitten, as the tabby cat chooses to be called, learns to believe in himself as he sees examples of courage and sacrifice as th army protects the innocent and destroys the evil that would take over their world. He learns of friendship and love even as he experiences the literal desolation of the land caused by fear and greed. After a long march, Kitten faces the Flobbertigobbet in the creature's castle of illusions where he must discover yet more truths about himself: Is he as powerful as he believes he is? Will the power of his convictions overcome the lies of the Flobbertigobbet? Will his faith in love and the power of good free him?
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June 18, 2015
This was a sweet story, full of allegorical prose. Kitten and his friends helps us to look at ourselves, societal motivations, and the need to be kinder to our beautiful planet and its animal inhabitants. It also reminds us that even with what may appear to be physical limitations, we can achieve great things, as long as we retain our integrity and are stout of heart. There are beautiful black-&-white drawings throughout the book, which were done by the author.
January 19, 2017
I really wanted to like this series. But I just couldn't get into it. Everything moved way too fast with far too many questions left unanswered. Characters were thrown into the plot here and there and then disappearing without a trace. There wasn't much character growth in anyone but Kitten. And it seemed to me like everyone was just cool with everything that happened? It didn't feel like there was any true emotion. And kitten talked to himself way too much. Also, the ending drove me nuts because the battle with the flobbertigobbet was over in basically seconds. It hardly took anything for Kitten to defeat him. It was just too unreal for me. Could've been written better.
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December 16, 2018DNF. Not a bad book. Just not my type of book.
October 4, 2015
Kitten is a young pampered house cat who yearns for adventure. One day he meets a dove who tells him of the evil and power of the Flöbbertigôbbet. He decides to go through a portal in the wall she tells him about to fight this evil being. In the other world, he finds others who tempt him towards evil ways and allies in the forms of a Wolf, a Horse and a Bear who agree to help him on his journey.
I really enjoyed this fun tale when the tiny kitten takes on the evil giant. Humans and Animals live apart in this strange other world. Animals talk and coordinate and work together. You need to be able to suspend disbelief - it is a bit of a fable.
I know some people hate anthromorphizing animals and having them talk. This book is not for them. Not to mention, you have to be able to accept that Kitten understands and communicates complex concepts such as the predator/prey relationship from watching his owners tv. As I said - not for everyone. BUT that said, I have no problem with that suspension of disbelief and just allow the story to unfold. Good vs. evil, evolving and growing to become better. Mind games. These are elements I enjoyed. Fantasy can be fun - and this is a fun tale!
I really enjoyed this fun tale when the tiny kitten takes on the evil giant. Humans and Animals live apart in this strange other world. Animals talk and coordinate and work together. You need to be able to suspend disbelief - it is a bit of a fable.
I know some people hate anthromorphizing animals and having them talk. This book is not for them. Not to mention, you have to be able to accept that Kitten understands and communicates complex concepts such as the predator/prey relationship from watching his owners tv. As I said - not for everyone. BUT that said, I have no problem with that suspension of disbelief and just allow the story to unfold. Good vs. evil, evolving and growing to become better. Mind games. These are elements I enjoyed. Fantasy can be fun - and this is a fun tale!
September 10, 2014
The book was full of symbolism and would make for an interesting discussion. The second book will, undoubtedly, become more defining and maybe offer some insight into possible ways for mankind to live a more civilized lifestyle.
May 20, 2017
Utterly Enchanting
I was thoroughly enchanted with Kitten and Wolf. This book teaches Kitten many, many things starting with how the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. This is a book I plan on giving both my son and grandson on their birthdays. They will love it as much as I did.
I was thoroughly enchanted with Kitten and Wolf. This book teaches Kitten many, many things starting with how the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. This is a book I plan on giving both my son and grandson on their birthdays. They will love it as much as I did.
August 9, 2017
The writing was rather stiff and stilted but the story itself was enjoyable. Once again, I find myself wishing for a little more substance and side stories.
October 9, 2019
I did read it... all the way through. It's okay. It's not a good "match" for me, although others may like it more.
February 2, 2017
So...wow...
I will put out there that it this book did take me a while to finish and I think mainly because it was not what I expected.
I fell in love with this book a lot harder than I thought. D.L. Lewis writes this book like another one of my favorite authors, David Clement-Davis who wrote "The Sight", "Fell", and "Firebringer".
While this book was slow, I still enjoyed it and would totally recommend this book!
I will put out there that it this book did take me a while to finish and I think mainly because it was not what I expected.
I fell in love with this book a lot harder than I thought. D.L. Lewis writes this book like another one of my favorite authors, David Clement-Davis who wrote "The Sight", "Fell", and "Firebringer".
While this book was slow, I still enjoyed it and would totally recommend this book!
November 5, 2015
Enjoyable read
I really enjoyed reading this book . It's obvious the author did a lot of research . I am somewhat disappointed by the ending . I wish the author had waited to complete the book prior to publishing . I normally do not download and read series, as I prefer to read one book from start to finish. If too much time lapses between books, I lose interest.
I really enjoyed reading this book . It's obvious the author did a lot of research . I am somewhat disappointed by the ending . I wish the author had waited to complete the book prior to publishing . I normally do not download and read series, as I prefer to read one book from start to finish. If too much time lapses between books, I lose interest.
July 8, 2016
The Wonder of Life
After the first few pages, this book became a page turner. Kitten lived through a lot of life lessons while on his quest to rid his world of evil as well as the other world's evil. He learned loyalty, friendship, and love. He learned the difference between good and evil. This is definitely a thought provoking book. Enjoy!
After the first few pages, this book became a page turner. Kitten lived through a lot of life lessons while on his quest to rid his world of evil as well as the other world's evil. He learned loyalty, friendship, and love. He learned the difference between good and evil. This is definitely a thought provoking book. Enjoy!
November 29, 2016
Truly a Good Animal Fantasy
This book is very well-written with few errors. It has wonderful descriptions and is very cleverly told from a cat's point of view. This book would even be suitable for older children if some coarse language were taken out. I would definitely recommend this book to adult animal lovers.
This book is very well-written with few errors. It has wonderful descriptions and is very cleverly told from a cat's point of view. This book would even be suitable for older children if some coarse language were taken out. I would definitely recommend this book to adult animal lovers.
September 8, 2016
Not my type of read but
The author seems to be doing an "Alice in Wonderland" take using animals. I did not finish this book. It didn't catch my interest. Someone who wants to view the world from an animals point of view, might enjoy it very much. Simply not for me.
The author seems to be doing an "Alice in Wonderland" take using animals. I did not finish this book. It didn't catch my interest. Someone who wants to view the world from an animals point of view, might enjoy it very much. Simply not for me.
May 6, 2016
A bit of leap to imagine some of the scenarios, but I quite enjoyed the book. It was different.
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