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4.36 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
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
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
I added tears to my morning skincare routine today…
The title is a little misleading because the cat doesn’t really go on some grand adventure—it’s mostly about him traveling around with his owner, and I thought the author blended the cat’s pov well with human flashbacks. (Also the cat being narrated by this middle-aged British man was so good.) As with most books involving a human-pet relationship, one of them eventually has to go away :( It was sad but sweet, and I’m glad Satoru achieved his goal of saying goodbye with a smile.
The title is a little misleading because the cat doesn’t really go on some grand adventure—it’s mostly about him traveling around with his owner, and I thought the author blended the cat’s pov well with human flashbacks. (Also the cat being narrated by this middle-aged British man was so good.) As with most books involving a human-pet relationship, one of them eventually has to go away :( It was sad but sweet, and I’m glad Satoru achieved his goal of saying goodbye with a smile.
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Started listening on audio but it wasn't quite what I expected and not the fun type of book I was looking for at the time
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The Travelling Cat Chronicles is a gentle yet powerful story told partly through the sharp, loyal voice of a cat named Nana. His perspective brings humor and heart to a tale that could’ve easily been too heavy to bear. His bond with Satoru is the soul of the book, unfolding during a road trip filled with unspoken goodbyes.
The journey is more emotional than physical; it’s about revisiting friendships, memories, and places that mattered. Through nature and quiet stops, Satoru teaches Nana (and us readers) that even painful farewells can be beautiful. Every moment they share is a lesson in presence and love.
Japanese culture shines softly in the background, especially the way cats are regarded as companions, not pets. The contrast with Filipino warmth toward animals made me reflect on how we cherish, or overlook, these bonds.
The book also explores the depth of chosen families, showing how real love doesn’t always come from blood but from loyalty, kindness, and shared history.
The journey is more emotional than physical; it’s about revisiting friendships, memories, and places that mattered. Through nature and quiet stops, Satoru teaches Nana (and us readers) that even painful farewells can be beautiful. Every moment they share is a lesson in presence and love.
Japanese culture shines softly in the background, especially the way cats are regarded as companions, not pets. The contrast with Filipino warmth toward animals made me reflect on how we cherish, or overlook, these bonds.
The book also explores the depth of chosen families, showing how real love doesn’t always come from blood but from loyalty, kindness, and shared history.
Wow. I've now listened to this book twice and loved it even more the second time. Such a powerful novel about relationships, life and how no matter how much people drift apart, the love is still there.