Introduction

The story opens with the introduction of a cat named Ris, who flees the safety of her family to embark on a mission to tell other cats not to kill birds. She quickly joins forces with two other felines, and they all set off for an adventure in New York.

Storyline and Characters

There are numerous other cats that fade in and out of the storyline along with some humans who provide the counterpoint of goodness and evil. There is certainly no lack of imagination in Christine A. Mathews' quirky at times crossing into hallucinogenic tale about a collection of traveling cats and their adventures in the big city.

Setting and Style

Chateau des Chats teeters between charming and bizarre. Mathews is a creative writer. She does a fine job of crafting distinct personalities for her feline friends...