Book review: meows massage the heart

This autobiographical novel of sorts is about a lilac Burmese cat, Suki, and the many meaningful conversations and moments she shares with her owner about life, philosophy and much more.

Title: Suki
Author: Suniti Namjoshi
Price: Rs 299
Publisher: Penguin India

Piercing, unflinching stares that can make you question your own existence, fitful naps after a hard day of being superior to the human race and occasional presents of freshly-killed rodents from the garden — if you have ever owned or spent considerable time with a feline, you are sure to be familiar with these catty traits. This autobiographical novel of sorts is about a lilac Burmese cat, Suki, and the many meaningful conversations and moments she shares with her owner about life, philosophy and much more.

Suki-by-Suniti-Namjoshi

Namjoshi’s portrayal of the monologues one often has with their pet as well as the well-thought out ‘supposed’ replies of the feline in the novel, are endearing. An ideal weekend read, we are certain if you aren’t a cat lover already, this humourous yet poignant-at-times insight into Suki’s life is sure to make you have a change of heart.