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4.36 AVERAGE
4.36 AVERAGE
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.
⭐️ 3.5/5 —
OKAY ATTEMPT 2 to write a review
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If someone stays to me that dogs are the most loyal, I will fight them and tell them: you have NO IDEA.
in this story we follow nana and satoru. the narration is been told from the POV of nana. which gives us a very unique inside in the mind of a cat
OKAY ATTEMPT 2 to write a review
╱|、
(` - 7
|、⁻〵
じしˍ,)ノ
If someone stays to me that dogs are the most loyal, I will fight them and tell them: you have NO IDEA.
in this story we follow nana and satoru. the narration is been told from the POV of nana. which gives us a very unique inside in the mind of a cat
Such a heart warming story. Starts as a gentle read but the ending had me sobbing.
Amazing book, hit me quite hard this one, it's an easy enough read and kind of sneaks up on you. Just wonderful.
content warnings: terminal illness, death, mentions of adoption, parental death, car accident, miscarriage, misogyny, animal injury