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3.21 AVERAGE
3.21 AVERAGE
Quirky, fast read. A man tries to reconnect with a woman from his distant past. I just wish I knew what happened to that one guy.
This is a story of quiet revelations, the kind of life-changing events that have a huge impact on an individual but would likely never make it into a biography. Samuel is a professor of linguistics who has little human contact outside of his classroom lectures.
One day a cat appears, a mischievous cat, a cat who leads Samuel to places he's never been. The upstairs neighbor's apartment, for instance. And the vet. Samuel meets new people, he encounters a long-lost childhood crush, his life expands. He accomplishes the monumental human task of overcoming loneliness.
One day a cat appears, a mischievous cat, a cat who leads Samuel to places he's never been. The upstairs neighbor's apartment, for instance. And the vet. Samuel meets new people, he encounters a long-lost childhood crush, his life expands. He accomplishes the monumental human task of overcoming loneliness.
Love In Lowercase by Francesc Miralles probably lost a little bit in translation when it came to a person like myself reading this book. Read my review here
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
I found this book very odd, with no real point to it. From the description and title, I was expecting a cute romantic comedy type novel. However, this story had very little romance and really, not much of a plot. Maybe I’m completely missing something, but I was pretty disappointed.
It's New Year's Eve and Samuel is ringing it in alone. Again. His outlook for the coming year isn't great - more of the same in fact, counting down the years, months, days, hours, and minutes until the end of what he expects will be a shorter than average life.
But the arrival of an unexpected - and uninvited - furry guest changes all of that.
Mishima, as Samuel decides to call the cat, is just the first in a series of interesting and possibly wondrous changes in Samuel's life. Changes that cause Samuel to begin looking at the things and people around him differently. Changes that could even lead to love.
Chance encounters, new friends, and old love are just a few of the things the cat prompts in Francesc Miralles's Love In Lowercase.
Samuel's story is a sweet one. A single man, alone with his books and his movies. He teaches literature and keeps to himself, basically going about his daily routine over and over and over. Mishima's arrival, though, seems to be exactly what the man needs to push him beyond that circuitous routine. Especially when, sick with the flu and on an errand for a neighbor, Samuel sees Gabriela. It's a random and chance encounter, one he attributes completely to Mishima. And he's desperate to see her again.
Why?
Because Samuel remembers Gabriela from when they were children. A game, a moment, a kiss of sorts that has never left his memory. You see, Samuel loves her. And while searching for her becomes the main focus of Samuel's days, he also finds himself more open to the experiences around him.
This really is a charming book! I loved all of the literary references, the strange philosophical musings, the tour of Barcelona, and (of course) the cat wisdom :) This is the kind of read that warms your heart and is perfect for any reader who craves something romantic but not saccharine or sappy. It's also Francesc Miralles's first title to be released here in the States.
But the arrival of an unexpected - and uninvited - furry guest changes all of that.
Mishima, as Samuel decides to call the cat, is just the first in a series of interesting and possibly wondrous changes in Samuel's life. Changes that cause Samuel to begin looking at the things and people around him differently. Changes that could even lead to love.
Chance encounters, new friends, and old love are just a few of the things the cat prompts in Francesc Miralles's Love In Lowercase.
Samuel's story is a sweet one. A single man, alone with his books and his movies. He teaches literature and keeps to himself, basically going about his daily routine over and over and over. Mishima's arrival, though, seems to be exactly what the man needs to push him beyond that circuitous routine. Especially when, sick with the flu and on an errand for a neighbor, Samuel sees Gabriela. It's a random and chance encounter, one he attributes completely to Mishima. And he's desperate to see her again.
Why?
Because Samuel remembers Gabriela from when they were children. A game, a moment, a kiss of sorts that has never left his memory. You see, Samuel loves her. And while searching for her becomes the main focus of Samuel's days, he also finds himself more open to the experiences around him.
This really is a charming book! I loved all of the literary references, the strange philosophical musings, the tour of Barcelona, and (of course) the cat wisdom :) This is the kind of read that warms your heart and is perfect for any reader who craves something romantic but not saccharine or sappy. It's also Francesc Miralles's first title to be released here in the States.
sweet story; more philosophical than I expected for a quick read.
Maybe 2.5
The pacing was so disjointed, nothing really happened, and I skimmed the last half just to get it done. Not sure how it was marketed as a "romantic comedy", since Also, there was little to no romance, nothing comedic, and it was just plain boring. There was a cat though, so it's not quite a 1-star
The pacing was so disjointed, nothing really happened, and I skimmed the last half just to get it done. Not sure how it was marketed as a "romantic comedy", since
Spoiler
he's literally pining after a girl he met once thirty years before and hadn't seen since. A chance meeting where she didn't actually recognize him was enough for him to decide he was in love with her. Super creepy, actually, the way it all played out.
Quirky, fun and a perfect read! Nice quick read for me.
The story immediately sucked me in and I was 3/4 through the first day. Loved the authors writing style.
The story immediately sucked me in and I was 3/4 through the first day. Loved the authors writing style.
I would put this as a 3.5 for me. This story feels random and I feel like I might have missed the point a little but it's engaging and sweet.