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A Street Cat Named Bob→A Street Cat Named Bob
James Bowen·2016·Director: Roger Spottiswoode
85%
Faithfulness
4.0
Book Rating
3.7
Movie Rating
Platform: Amazon Prime
Luke Treadaway, Bob the Cat, Ruta Gedmintas
The Book
James Anthony Bowen is an English author based in London. His memoirs, A Street Cat Named Bob, The World According to Bob and A Gift from Bob, written with Garry Jenkins, were international bestsellers. A film adaptation based on the first two books was released in 2016, followed by a sequel in 2020. Bowen now dedicates his time to supporting various charities concerned with homelessness, literacy and animal welfare.
The Film
The true feel-good story of how James Bowen, a busker and recovering drug addict, has his life transformed when he meets a stray ginger cat. Based on the international best selling book.
Key Differences
The film condenses some events to fit the runtime, omitting minor characters from the book. The relationship between James and Bob is slightly idealized for emotional impact. Some of James's struggles with addiction are softened in the film compared to the book.
Our Verdict
Enjoy both!The film is a faithful and heartfelt adaptation that captures the essence of the book while making necessary changes for cinematic storytelling. Both reading the book and watching the film provide a complementary understanding of James and Bob's story.
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