P.S. Your Cat Is Dead

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Summary: A story that I'll never forget!
Review: I first read this book while I was a teenager & although I loved it, it didn't sink in until "real life disappointments" hit. I read it at least once a year until I loaned it to a friend who "lost" it. I miss Jimmy & Vito and Bobby Seale. I've been searching for another copy for 4 years & won't stop till I find it. Unless you're homophobic or emotionally dead, you'll love this tender story of the light of true friendship in the utter darkness of despair.

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Summary: MY FAVORITE BOOK OF ALL TIME!!!!!
Review: I honestly can't remember where I bought my first copy of this fabulous book, probably a thrift store or flea market, but I most definitely remember where I was when I read it. I was on the Blue Line in 1987, taking the train to high school. I started it on the bus and by the time I was on the train I was so entranced that I missed my stop. I missed it by 3 stops! I was laughing out loud. People were looking at me like I was insane. All I wanted to do was tell them what I had just read. I was actually crying from laughter! It was sooo invigorating! Such and extremely original story!! I couldn't wait to share with all my fellow readers. It was years before I was able to get another copy to actually give away. I now have my original copy with all its tape just barely holding the cover on and another copy that I loan out. If you are feeling down, or not, this is a book that will absolutely make you at least grin as you read. I highly recommend this book to everyone!! Young & Old, Bold & Shy!! You can't go wrong.

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Summary: My all time favorite book in the world!
Review: I read this book at least ten years ago and to this day I haven't read anything as good. I wish I could find another book to compare it to. Any suggestions?

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Summary: a real life saver!!!
Review: I read this book for the first time in the 8th grade and tried to submit a book report on it, which wasn't accepted due to content. It didn't get me an A, but since then I have read it at least 5 times. James Kirkwood saved my life in highschool and college. whenever I feel low I pick up a copy and can identify with a character or two. you will laugh till you cry. a great all purpose gift, and a best friend!!

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Summary: Once You Read it you will Never forget it.
Review: I remeber when I first read this book I was in 8th Grade My stepmother gave it to me on a staurday morning and I stayed on the couch until I finished it. Now an adult I tell everyone I know about the book.

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Summary: Once you've read it, you'll never forget it!!!
Review: I was reading this book the weekend that my grandfather died, and it was the only thing that kept me going then. I laughed til I cried. This is probably the most memorable novel ever written and I WANT ANOTHER COPY!!!!!

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Summary: Pretty dated by current standards
Review: I'm reading other customer reviews - "The best book I've ever read" and "My favorite book of all time." Still others have wildly praised the novel's comedic elements. Hmmmmmmm. I didn't get it. I felt that the basic plot premise was rather tragic. Sure it had a "happy" ending and there were a number of funny quips. However, this book is not "a laugh riot" - I never had one burst of uncontrolled laughter (as I have many times when reading books by Augusten Burroughs, David Sedaris and Dan Savage). I felt that the characters were contrived and the situation seemed forced. The physical writing is rather simplistic - there are no flurishes of great prose styling. The tough guy is gay and the artistic guy is straight. Alright, I can accept that. Why then does the author burden the straight guy with numerous gay stereo types like cleaning his apartment while listening to his original cast album of "Candide?" "Me thinks the lady duth protest too much." Alright, straight guys can love musicals too. All I'm saying is that it just didn't ring true for me. I wanted to laugh a lot more. I didn't hate this novel, but I didn't love it either. I expected more based on the reviews of other readers. Oh, well.

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Summary: Pretty dated by current standards
Review: I'm reading other customer reviews - "The best book I've ever read" and "My favorite book of all time." Still others have wildly praised the novel's comedic elements. Hmmmmmmm. I didn't get it. I felt that the basic plot premise was rather tragic. Sure it had a "happy" ending and there were a number of funny quips. However, this book is not "a laugh riot" - I never had one burst of uncontrolled laughter (as I have many times when reading books by Augusten Burroughs, David Sedaris and Dan Savage). I felt that the characters were contrived and the situation seemed forced. The physical writing is rather simplistic - there are no flurishes of great prose styling. The tough guy is gay and the artistic guy is straight. Alright, I can accept that. Why then does the author burden the straight guy with numerous gay stereo types like cleaning his apartment while listening to his original cast album of "Candide?" "Me thinks the lady duth protest too much." Alright, straight guys can love musicals too. All I'm saying is that it just didn't ring true for me. I wanted to laugh a lot more. I didn't hate this novel, but I didn't love it either. I expected more based on the reviews of other readers. Oh, well.

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Summary: PS : Long live James Kirkwood!!
Review: I, too, have been a James Kirkwood fan for over 20 years, ever since I ran across "PS, Your cat..." in a local book store while killing some time. I laughed until I cried-for the main reason:(ala Vito) is that Kirkwood really brings out the humor of the most inane and rediculous variety! One page you are laughing, another your are crying. I don't believe they have done justice in the movies to his books(i.e. "Some Kind of Hero"- NOT the way I pictured Eddie-I refused to see it). Please Amazon !! Have the publishers reissue Kirkwood so future generations do not miss out on his "vividness"!!

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Summary: Incredible book and too funny.
Review: If we all love this book so much, why isn't it back in print? I have been looking for it for more than 10 years. It is always my test for a book seller.

You will laugh and cry from start to finish.