TOBERMORY EXPLAINED

There is no question to the fact that "Tobermory" was a confusing ride of "what-am-I-reading." It consistently kept me on my toes, made me knock my head against the desk, and irritated me. Even now, after reading over it (multiple times, some out-loud, with gestures and notes), it still has me confused. The story revolves around Mr. Appin, the man who has taught Tobermory (a cat) how to talk. The tone seems satirical, with an underlying tone of sarcasm brewing out. The humor is dry, diction sophisticated, making the jeers sound "back-handed."