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cassimiranda's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Drug use, and Abandonment
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, and Fatphobia
folklorehistory's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I liked it, it was heartwarming
Content Warnings
Minor: Fatphobia
sarah984's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book was okay, but it was a bit disappointing to me. It's a whimsical story about a boy rediscovering his love of books with the help of a fast-talking cat and a girl from his school after his grandfather's death. Some of the ideas about books were good and I thought the cat was super fun, but the book could also be weirdly preachy at times and the girl didn't have much of a personality. I also found the translation a bit clunky and boring - the language was bland and some words were left in Japanese for no real reason. Despite the fact that people kept telling the main character that his missions were dangerous, the stakes felt low, and the ending was a bit silly.
I don't regret reading this book but I don't really think it will stick with me.
I don't regret reading this book but I don't really think it will stick with me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Death, Death of parent, Fatphobia, and Kidnapping
emmagreenwood's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Grief, Death, Fatphobia, and Kidnapping
moonlitemuseum's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This is a sweetly told and straightforward tale about a shutin who is approached by a magical tabby cat shortly after the death of his bookseller grandfather. The cast is warm and fun, if a little archetypal, and the love of literature is palpable with lots of little bonuses for fans of the Western literary Canon. I'd like to commend the translator, Louise Heal Kawai, for retaining the gender ambiguity of the titular cat and providing wonderful notes. Kevin Shen, the audiobook narrator, does a tremendous job with the various character voices. Don't come to this story expecting anything groundbreaking in terms of female characters or lategame twists, but it's a very enjoyable little story. I would definitely recommend it to young readers who express fondness for anime or roleplaying games like the Persona series.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexism and Fatphobia
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