This adaptation is beautifully written! I have not seen the movie yet, and I'm glad that my imagination had the chance to create its own version of the setting, characters, and story before seeing the movie. I loved Cat's transformation throughout the book, from not being able to trust another creature, to forming unlikely bonds and cooperatively saving other species. I also enjoyed the symbolism at different points during the story. Rather than having a cut and dry plot, it allows readers to interpret the meaning of the events in unique ways. I'm looking forward to watching the movie now with the background knowledge of the story from this book!