Reviews - The Cat Who Saved The Library

542 reviews for:

The Cat Who Saved The Library

Sōsuke Natsukawa

3.81 AVERAGE

wsdirges's review against another edition

3.75

adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

enbyeri's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 23%

Didn't love the narration

roaming_enn's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Much better than the first one! I loved that Rintaro and Sayo returned! At first, I was worried that we wouldn’t see them again, so I was thrilled when

a bespectacled young man appeared in that one scene.

I loved ALL the characters in this book, so it was a pleasure to read!

Content Warnings

aceschwarz222's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous hopeful mysterious reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

sakuramelodybooks's review against another edition

4.0

Nanami is a young teen with a deep love for reading, but when she notices more and more books disappearing from the library, she embarks on an adventure with Tiger, a talking cat, to uncover the mystery behind the missing books. This captivating story is a fantastic choice for middle-grade readers. I’m giving it a solid 4 stars (rounded up from 3.5), thanks to its superb translation and the meaningful life lessons it imparts by the end.

Although the novel is set in a dystopian world, its themes resonate strongly with the troubling reality in some parts of the world today, where books are banned, burned, and free thought is suppressed. This book serves as an important reminder of the value of imagination, freedom of expression, and the power of ideas—making it a must-read for pre-teens. It’s a thought-provoking tale that offers not only moral lessons but also fosters a sense of social responsibility when it comes to protecting freedom of choice and thought.

A truly insightful read for young readers, and I highly recommend it. Many thanks to NetGalley and Pan Macmillan | Picador for providing the ARC. This is my honest review.