Patricia_Mitchell

Book Review of Ulysses S. Cat by Scott Simon Ulysses S. Cat by Scott Simon is a delight for animal lovers. Simon writes with his big heart pouring onto each page. It is a wonderful family story of lives centered on each other, with various pets enriching and weaving the cloth of their family experiences.

I liked reading the chapter vignettes, picking up the book for a few minutes here and there and smiling at the antics of all their creatures. No intricate plots or need to remember facts here! Just pure fun. The chapters might be rearranged, so the reader can begin it feeling the fun and endearing pets' episodes. The author had a very difficult childhood, including an alcoholic father, which is tough for the reader to absorb. It was alleviated by some light and loving events with animals, but this chapter might better be included in the middle of the book, in my view.

Also, the title leads the reader to believe the right be more episodes with Ulysses S. Cat, so a little more on this cat would be good.

Overall, it was fun to read, especially if you have had pets yourself, and relate to their capers and charms.

Patricia Mitchell,
Annapolis, Maryland
March 15, 2026