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4.36 AVERAGE
4.36 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I laughed, I cried, I loved it.
A lovely story from the perspective of Saturo, the main character, and Nana, the exceptional cat. Will definitely read the book again, and I will highly recommend it.
A lovely story from the perspective of Saturo, the main character, and Nana, the exceptional cat. Will definitely read the book again, and I will highly recommend it.
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
The middle was okay, not bad by any means but also not amazing, whereas the first chapter and especially the last three chapters were really special. Straightforward but beautifully written, props to the writer as well as the translator.
The switching perspectives between Nana and the various people in Satoru's life was also great, and felt very original. The characters, though simple, really came alive during their chapters.
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I often rate books, but never actually review them. For The Travelling Cat Chronicles, I feel compelled to do so. I won an ARC in a Giveaway here, and when it arrived at my door I figured it would be a good, quick read for an animal lover like myself.
It was so much more.
Nana's narration, and his perception about the world of humans (particularly his human, Satoru), was lovely and honest. Getting to see his thoughts on Satoru's past as his friends narrated their chapters in his life was unlike most novels I've ever read (which is saying something, for this English teacher), and his way of showing emotion made me want to hug my own dog very tightly and never let go.
No spoilers, but the ending, particularly the Epilogue, was so beautifully written and moving that I sobbed my way through most of it (as will anyone who's ever had a connection with an animal like Satoru and Nana (and Hachi)). I'm so glad I won this book and had the opportunity to read it early, and that Philip Gabriel was the translator, as I love his work with Murakami. This should be standard reading for every human being.
It was so much more.
Nana's narration, and his perception about the world of humans (particularly his human, Satoru), was lovely and honest. Getting to see his thoughts on Satoru's past as his friends narrated their chapters in his life was unlike most novels I've ever read (which is saying something, for this English teacher), and his way of showing emotion made me want to hug my own dog very tightly and never let go.
No spoilers, but the ending, particularly the Epilogue, was so beautifully written and moving that I sobbed my way through most of it (as will anyone who's ever had a connection with an animal like Satoru and Nana (and Hachi)). I'm so glad I won this book and had the opportunity to read it early, and that Philip Gabriel was the translator, as I love his work with Murakami. This should be standard reading for every human being.
This book was sad, sweet, and funny. But don't read unless you're willing to ugly cry. Must love cats.