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Conversations with Tom Kindle Edition

by Angela Lockwood (Author), Paradox Book Covers (Illustrator), Penny Hunter (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 61 ratings
When Jeff and his wife Lisa adopt a kitten named Tom, they have no idea their marriage is in trouble. When the fluffy kitten turns out to be a boisterous cat, hell-bent on destroying furniture, Lisa realises life isn’t turning out the way she’d planned. Tom’s conviction that 4am really is the best time of day, plus her husband’s disastrous business sense, soon drives Lisa into the arms of another man.

Newly single, and at a loss, Jeff turns to his cat for a sympathetic furry ear. The witty and convincingly cat-like character he imagines becomes the friend he so desperately needs. But as his owner agonises about love and life, Tom concerns himself with more important matters, such as soliciting tuna and how to get better acquainted with the neighbour’s rabbit. Although they don’t always understand each other, Jeff and Tom form an unbreakable bond – until a trip to the vet changes everything…
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  1. Print length
    282 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    February 5, 2017
  4. Reading age
    16 - 18 years
  5. File size
    2.8 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01N6NH9Y1
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (February 5, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 5, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.8 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 282 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 61 ratings

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Angela Lockwood

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Angela Lockwood-van der Klauw was born in the Netherlands. She learned her trade as a jeweller and gemmologist at the Vakschool Schoonhoven before moving to Edinburgh as an apprentice jeweller. There she met and later married her husband Adam. Angela ran her own jeweller’s shop in Edinburgh for ten years before she and her husband moved to the south of France in 2011. Like Cameron, Angela prefers the climate there, but often thinks about the town she left behind and its people.

Cameron’s story was born in the spring of 2013, a very wet spring during which Angela found herself climbing the walls, frustrated that she couldn’t go out and have her usual long walks along the seafront. Seeing his wife’s frustration, Adam suggested ‘Why don’t you write a book?’

Angela thought about it for a few days, then switched on her laptop and started writing. Language in the Blood (Book1) was her first book. She has since published two more titles.

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Customers find the book entertaining and heartwarming, with one mentioning it's a fun read for cat lovers. Moreover, they appreciate the light romance story and find the character development compelling. Additionally, one customer notes that the author successfully captures the cat's personality.

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20 customers mention "Readability"20 positive0 negative

Customers find the book entertaining and witty, describing it as a heartwarming read.

"...Tom was an absolute hoot and stole the show! His perspective and dry humor reminded me of a hilarious YouTube video, “Sad Cat Diary,” which is one..." Read more

"...The writer’s dry sense of humor shines throughout the story. The further I got into the book the more enjoyable it became...." Read more

"...the show and my heart and the human beings, though interesting and likable, were just a background for the adventures of him and his friends...." Read more

"...The growth of his owner is also a fun and sometimes painfully realistic story of the blunderings of human beings. Fun read!" Read more

7 customers mention "Romance"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy this light romance story, finding it unique and quirky.

"Conversations with Tom is a unique, fun read told in part in Tom the cat’s point of view. Tom was an absolute hoot and stole the show!..." Read more

"...What I also enjoyed was that the story didn’t just revolve around a romance, but addressed such important social issues as one’s social standing,..." Read more

"Conversations with Tom is a quirky and entertaining story...." Read more

"...This book however is quite different as it is more of a light romance story with a naughty cat in the picture...." Read more

5 customers mention "Character development"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one review noting how it explores relationships among the characters.

"...I love the way the book looks at the relationships of the people, especially when it's from the cat's point of view...." Read more

"...of course, it's a story of a marriage going wrong, a story of growth and character development (specifically, as it relates to Jeff), with some..." Read more

"...That said, the story isn’t frivolous. Characters are well-rounded and grow and develop over time...." Read more

"...Having just adopted a kitten myself, I can relate to the main character and his difficulties...." Read more

3 customers mention "Cat personality"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's portrayal of the cat's personality, with one review noting it captures the feline's personality perfectly, while another mentions its rowdy kitten-like behavior.

"...the storyline but to add that what I absolutely loved was the rowdy kitten and true to the title the light shines on conversations with Tom in the..." Read more

"...She got the cat personality just right although I hope our Kitty’s language is a little more refined than Tom’s and that she doesn’t hold us in..." Read more

"...I really enjoyed the humour and the cat's antics and narrative throughout. It's an unusual book and a very enjoyable read." Read more

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  • Chris Clifford
    5.0 out of 5 stars A unique, fun read!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2019
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    Conversations with Tom is a unique, fun read told in part in Tom the cat’s point of view. Tom was an absolute hoot and stole the show! His perspective and dry humor reminded me of a hilarious YouTube video, “Sad Cat Diary,” which is one of my all-time favorites! In Conversations with Tom, Jeff and Lisa want to start a family so they decide to get a pet for practice. Jeff falls for their new kitten, Tom. The cat makes Lisa realize she’s not ready for a pet, a family, or for marriage. The story picked up pace after Lisa left. While Jeff experienced ups and downs, Tom was always there to bond and to share his unique and often comical view of Jeff’s life. As Jeff started dating again, Tom liked some of Jeff’s dates and disliked others. The cat didn’t hesitate to show his feelings, especially with the ladies he didn’t like. I love that Tom fell for the same woman as Jeff did, despite the fact that she was a vet who made Tom uncomfortable at first…“Did you see where she put that thermometer?” I enjoyed Tom’s evolution through the story, and appreciated that he had to fight for his woman. I won’t spoil the ending but it’s an HEA for man, woman, and cat.
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  • A.L.
    4.0 out of 5 stars An interesting, fun read ;o)
    Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2017
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    If you’re a cat-lover, you’ll certainly enjoy this book. The writer’s dry sense of humor shines throughout the story. The further I got into the book the more enjoyable it became. I really loved Tom, the cat. Using Tom’s, point-of-view was unique. Actually, Tom is a major character along with his owner, Jeff.
    Tom becomes a member of the family when Jeff and Lisa marry. The couple learns that they are quite different than the idealized versions they held of one another during their whirlwind romance. Lisa is driven to work hard and succeed, whereas, Jeff is much more of a dreamer. When Lisa wants to start a family, Jeff wisely suggests they start with a pet. It quickly becomes obvious that Tom and Jeff are meant for each other – especially when things between Tom and Lisa get rocky.
    Once Lisa is out of the picture, the author allows us to get to know Jeff’s inner thoughts through his conversations with his pet, Tom. No spoilers, but if you like a HEA ending this story will not disappoint.
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  • Kata Mlek
    5.0 out of 5 stars Want to talk? Talk to your pet!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2017
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    Most pet owners, no matter if they've got a dog, a cat or fish, talk to their beloved animals. So am I--the conversations I'm having with my dog are pretty similar to the ones between Tom, the cat, a smart one (despite he can count only to ten), and Jeff, the human, not that bright at all (but can open a tuna can). Jeff worships Tom (and this is the way it should be) and as a basically dumb creature seeks his advice regarding relationships, business, and life.

    Tom's views are pretty straightforward--animals, in general, perceive the world as a non-complicated place where their easy-going attitude is just enough to be happy. On the contrary, humans must try harder and struggle to find their place on earth. They need to be responsible, work hard, overcome obstacles and so on.

    Jeff would like to be a cat I think. He was not made to push his way through the crowd of competitors at huge corporations or stock exchange--this is the job for his wife. No wonder Lisa gets tired with him and leaves with another man. Fortunately, just like a cat, Jeff lands on his four (or rather two) legs and moves on to find the real love of his life (apart from Tom of course).

    The best parts of the book were the passages where Tom explained his point of view to (stupid) Jeff. I wish there were more of them! Tom simply stole the show and my heart and the human beings, though interesting and likable, were just a background for the adventures of him and his friends.

    I recommend this book not only for cat lovers but to anyone staying in close relationship with their pet. It's a funny, warm and entertaining read.
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  • A. Rivers
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Fun and Pleasantly Surprising Read
    Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2017
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    When I started reading Conversations with Tom, I wondered how the author could pull off a whole book told (at least partially) from the cat's perspective without becoming too tedious or silly. I was pleasantly surprised when she did. For anyone who's lived with a cat, Lockwood's descriptions of Tom's behavior and the imagined conversations between him and Jeff are so spot on, it's impossible not to smile. I love the way the book looks at the relationships of the people, especially when it's from the cat's point of view. I've often wondered what our pets think of us, and I love the way that Tom evolves over time. The growth of his owner is also a fun and sometimes painfully realistic story of the blunderings of human beings. Fun read!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Conversations with Tom
    Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2017
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    “Conversations with Tom” is one of those books that leave you with a warm, happy feeling after you read the last words. But that’s not the only reason why I enjoyed this story. First of all, I found it very compelling the way it was written, with one of the main protagonists being a ginger cat named Tom, and who has a very distinctive voice of his own. His owner, Jeff, got him as a kitten while he was still married to Lisa; only, soon it turned out that his “relationship” with Tom would outlive his marriage.
    I admit, I didn’t fancy Jeff that much in the very beginning of the story. A typical dreamer who comes up with good ideas, but doesn’t have enough drive or will-power to pursue what he loves and believes in. However, as the story unraveled, and Jeff finally encountered something (or someone, - I won’t give away the plot here, so you can enjoy the story for yourselves) that he’s ready to fight for, he gained not only my sympathy, but my utmost respect for this transformation.
    What I also enjoyed was that the story didn’t just revolve around a romance, but addressed such important social issues as one’s social standing, marriage and divorce, overbearing parents, and many more. A highly recommended read!
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  • Joy Lynn Goddard
    4.0 out of 5 stars Not Only For Cat-Lovers
    Reviewed in Canada on August 2, 2020
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    Even if you are not a cat-lover, you will like Conversations with Tom. I don’t like cats, but I love Tom, the cat who helps tell Angela Lockwood’s warm, entertaining story along with the humans. Newlywed, Jeff and Lisa adopt a ginger cat from the animal shelter as practice for parenting before deciding to have a baby. Unfortunately, as the two humans are ill-suited for one another—she is an ambitious stockbroker while he is a lazy businessman who lacks sense—their cat outlasts their marriage. When Jeff starts back on the dating circuit, he reveals his inner thoughts through conversations with his cat. As their human-pet relationship strengthens, so does the reader’s bond with the cat. Tom is funny, charming, whimsical. Tom’s memory of his trip to the vet to be neutered will stay in my memory a long time.
    The story starts out pleasant, if not rather bland, but then as the story picks up, the zingers surprised me. I found myself laughing out loud. The author’s wry sense of humour comes out loud and clear. Maybe I’ll go get a cat!
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  • Renske van Slooten
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun with cats
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on February 27, 2017
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    This book gave a perspective on relationships and life that I had not seen anywhere else before: through the eyes of a cat.I might be biased given that the book includes a ginger cat not unlike my own, but I found that perspective refreshing. The book is funny and has some original ideas (such as the business plan involving cats that the main character comes up with). In the end, it is a love story involving ups and downs, like any love story. But the addition of the perspective of the cat as well as the adventure he gets up to, make this a very amusing book. I would definitely recommend it to those who like cats and a bit of fun.
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  • Maria
    5.0 out of 5 stars Conversations with Tom
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 17, 2017
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    I highly recommend to readers of romantic comedy, cat lovers and anyone looking for a feel-good read.
    I loved every minute of this romantic comedy in part narrated by Jeff's cat, Tom. The characters and situations were so realistic as they negotiated failed marriages, lively nephews, parental disdain and careers. Well, other than the talking cat! However, even Tom has to deal with daily irritations, the bully cat in his garden and the neigbour's daughter who involves him in her toy's tea parties. But that is probably why the idea worked so brilliantly, giving a gentle humour to the story rather than being silly. One of my favourite Tom moments was when recollecting his trip to the vet to be neutered he wondered if he'd been experimented on by aliens.
    A delight to read. I thoroughly enjoyed this read.
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  • JY
    4.0 out of 5 stars An entertaining read for cat lovers
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 10, 2017
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    I wasn’t quite sure what to expect when I opened Conversations With Tom. Like the protagonist, Jeff, I’m a cat lover and the owner of an attractive ginger cat and that’s why I was initially drawn to it — and, although the book isn’t without its shortcomings, it kept me reading until the very end.

    The book is about Tom the ginger cat, and the trials and tribulations of his relationship with owner, Jeff. Tom is a much bigger and feistier character than Jeff (aren’t all cats bigger characters than their owners?) and the book is written partly from his point of view. These sections are the most acutely observed, and the funniest.

    In all honesty, I have to say the book is a little bit thin on plot — more a sequence of events rather than any kind of inter-relationship of events — and I did find the writing style one-paced and a little pedestrian. If you aren’t a cat person, this might be enough to put you off, but if you are, you’ll be more than entertained by hapless Jeff’s failure to communicate with poor old Tom as he strives to find a woman who’ll be good enough for both him and his cat. And I promise you — there are plenty of wry smiles along the way.

    Fighting to get your pet into a cat carrier for a trip to the vet? Check. Half-dead birds and small mammals in your bedroom in the dead of night? Check. The 4am alarm call from an impatient feline wondering why the staff haven’t provided breakfast? Check. If you’ve been in any of those situations, you’ll find Conversations with Tom a more than entertaining read.
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  • Reviewer from Canada
    4.0 out of 5 stars If you are a cat lover, you'll want to give this one a try!
    Reviewed in Canada on May 19, 2017
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    It's Garfield without pictures!

    Getting my usual warnings out of the way. This one has mature language. I'm actually not sure it fits, especially coming from the mouth of a kitty.

    I love Tom. The cat has personality. The banter between cat and owner is precious, especially since he has to go through some of the hardest times in a person's life with his owner - from divorce to dating.

    If you've ever wondered about how your cat would respond if he/she could talk, Lockwood has ideas that will keep you entertained.

    I found some of the non-animal scenes a bit dry, but necessary to move the story forward. All in all, a well written book.
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