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The Lion in the Living Room: How House Cats Tamed Us and Took Over the World

Abigail Tucker
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The Lion in the Living Room: How House Cats Tamed Us and Took Over the World

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016

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Abigail Tucker

The Lion in the Living Room: How House Cats Tamed Us and Took Over the World

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

243

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Lion in the Living Room: How House Cats Tamed Us and Took Over the World by Abigail Tucker explores the history and impact of domestic cats on human societies. The book examines how humans became captivated by cats, leading to their global proliferation and influence on culture, biology, and society, highlighting the unique relationship between people and their feline companions.

Informative

Contemplative

Nostalgic

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

3.9

4,718 ratings

60%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Abigail Tucker's The Lion in the Living Room blends science and history to explore felines' global influence. Readers appreciate its engaging narrative and informative content, though some find it lacks depth in analysis. The book's charm lies in revealing cats' subtle domination of human lives, making it intriguing for cat lovers and curious readers alike.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Lion in the Living Room: How House Cats Tamed Us and Took Over the World?

Curious about feline history and behavior, readers who relish works like John Bradshaw’s Cat Sense will enjoy Abigail Tucker’s The Lion in the Living Room. It appeals to cat lovers and science enthusiasts intrigued by the domestication of animals and the human-animal bond.

3.9

4,718 ratings

60%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

243

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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