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El Dulce Hogar De Chi 3 (2005)

by Kanata Konami(Favorite Author)

4.34 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

8483579049 (ISBN13: 9788483579046)

languge

English

genre

Humor

publisher

Glénat

series

Chi's Sweet Home / チーズスイートホーム

review 1: This is probably my favorite book in the series so far! This one focuses more on the relationships (cat/cat and cat/human) and the problem of keeping Chi a secret in a "pet free" apartment. Full of cute, adorable and emotional moments it's a fun book to page through. I liked Chi's relationship with Blackie (aka the Bear-Cat) and was sad to see him go (but look forward to his return). I also enjoyed seeing Chi's impact on her human family as they struggle with the possibility of having to say goodbye. And of course Chi just being Chi.
review 2: Stuff I Read – Chi’s Sweet Home Vol 3So I guess to do anything but judge this volume as I did the last volume would be rather hypocritical of me, so I guess I should start off by looking at how this volume progre... moresses the story and the characters in the story. Luckily, this volume continues the fine job of saying something new and moving the characters in new directions. The story itself is also primed to change, as this volume is formed largely around the question of family and friendship and sacrifice. And as such this volume stands out a little more as having a bit more action and drama. This is not only about Chi being a cat put contains the tension that Chi might be found out, that the Yamada’s might have to move or give Chi up to go live on a farm. And it is this conflict that keeps the series strong and engaging and interesting.To be fair, though, the Bear Cat steals a bit of the show in this volume, and the most interesting and dramatic sequences of the volume come from Chi and the Bear Cat interacting and growing as friends. It seems such an odd pairing, because the Bear Cat is big and grumpy and rather mischievous, but the dynamic of younger cat and older cat works well, and you get the sense that these two really become friends and care about each other. We also see more of the concern over what the Yamada’s might have to do with Chi playing in the background of much of this volume, where the mother and father will be talking about what they should do while Chi remains oblivious and cute. Things escalate when the super sees Chi, as Chi had gone with the Bear Cat on a raid into her apartment to capture some chicken. This becomes the most action-packed part of the series to date, as the Bear Cat and Chi must flee from the super and evade her to safety. It also provides some key lessons for Chi, as the Bear Cat continues to be the mentor, teaching her everything from jumping to hunting prey.On a larger scale, though, the Bear Cat also teaches Chi about the nature of friendship, as the Bear Cat’s owners are found out and have to move away. With her friend gone, Chi has to come to terms with the fact that she cannot see him, and is understandably confused and hurt. The way in which she comes to the realization that her friendship does not change just because the Bear Cat is not near might be a little overdone and convenient, but I think it is effective nonetheless at pushing Chi’s character forward, so that she remains the optimistic and happy feline the readers have come to adore. And so while the tone of the book shifts slightly, it is reflective of the growing nature of Chi, so that the series is becoming a little more serious as Chi does. It really is an effective way of having the series grow and evolve, so that while there are still plenty of cute and funny moments of Chi being a kitten, those are tempered just as much by Chi growing up a bit.And the pacing is leisurely and appropriate, I think. This is a comedy, after all, and a premium is put on having the hilarity of most of the situations sink in. There is a bit more drama introduced this time, as the parents at first decide to give Chi away only to find, again rather conveniently, a new place to live that accepts pets. That Chi remains clueless the entire time to the intentions of the parents and the turmoil that the son is going through keeps the volume funny and light, but it does make for a bit more complicated reading. And while the deus ex machina is rather obvious here, the series does not really pretend to be a dark piece. Again, it’s not going to suddenly turn dark, and so yes, they find what they wanted, but they are still making sacrifices to be with Chi and the relative ease of the transition does not take too much away from that. So the third volume continues the series in a good direction. I know that volume four is out, so maybe before too long I will get to read and review that one. Until then, I give this volume a 9/10. less

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