Enough to Make a Cat Laugh - Deric Longden

'Enough to Make a Cat Laugh' by Deric Longden is one of the funniest most uplifting books I have ever read. Its author has obviously shared his life with cats and has a perfect understanding of them. The book is set in the home Deric shares with his blind wife Aileen who can often be witnessed stroking a cardigan in the mistaken belief that it is one of the household cats. The four cats who also inhabit this home are Thermal, Frink, Tigger and the ageing Arthur; each has an individual personality which Deric illustrates with great insight. He has imaginary conversations with them all which are very convincing; he knows exactly what a cat would say if it could ...

I have loved and laughed at Deric Longden’s books for many years and I found “Enough to Make a Cat Laugh” whilst browsing on Amazon. Having been reading more ‘serious’ books recently the thought of his light hearted style of writing really appealed to me so I ordered the book. The book chronicles a year in the life of the Longden household, starting with spring then summer, autumn and finishing with winter. The ‘household’ consists of Deric, his wife Aileen and their four cats: Arthur, Thermal, Tigger and Frink. Other members of the family include Arthur’s wire brush and a sultana called Ralph – but you will have to read the book if you want to know ...

Absolutely brilliant. I chuckled from start to finish (except the couple of sad bits where Frink and Arthur die). The story is touching, clever and totally hilarious, as are Deric's other books. I have read them all and love them. Tinkers Mum.