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atamano's review against another edition
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Grief, and Cancer
Moderate: Animal death, Car accident, Injury/Injury detail, and Medical content
idun_aurora's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
5.0
I smiled, laughed, and cried. I love cats, I have two beautiful rescued ladies, so this really hit home for me. Beautiful and heartbreaking. I fell in love with both Nana and Satoru.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Terminal illness, Misogyny, Grief, Infertility, Toxic friendship, Animal death, Car accident, Death of parent, and Death
e_reader's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Oh my god. This book was so wonderful. I couldn’t find a single thing wrong with it, so it was an easy five stars.
It’s narrated in first person by the cat, with frequent asides to describe the characters’ histories together. It has the classic structure of Japanese lit where each chapter focuses on a different person or topic.
I definitely cried at the end too. I think the translator did a wonderful job, communicating all the turns of phrase and beautiful imagery. The flowers, oh man…
Anyway, you should definitely read this book! It took me less than 24 hours and was so worth it.
It’s narrated in first person by the cat, with frequent asides to describe the characters’ histories together. It has the classic structure of Japanese lit where each chapter focuses on a different person or topic.
I definitely cried at the end too. I think the translator did a wonderful job, communicating all the turns of phrase and beautiful imagery. The flowers, oh man…
Anyway, you should definitely read this book! It took me less than 24 hours and was so worth it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Death of parent, Terminal illness, Grief, and Medical content
Minor: Alcohol, Abandonment, Child abuse, Animal death, and Infertility
laurajordensharris's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Car accident, Death, Death of parent, Terminal illness, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Grief, and Infertility
pinkdino88's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief
jayisreading's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
This was an endearing (and somewhat cheesy) read that will tug at your heartstrings a bit. Written primarily from the perspective of a cat, I have to admit the author adopted a rather stereotypical personality for this cat (a bit defiant and very sassy), but it wasn’t eye-rolling or anything. Cat owners, this might get a chuckle out of you, knowing how cats can be, haha.
The story itself isn’t anything to write home about, but it’s a quiet one in which the cat reflects a bit on life and one’s relationships to others. I wouldn’t go so far as to say it was philosophical in nature, but it definitely made me think about the brevity of life in the grand scheme of things.
I will say that I didn’t expect the story to go the direction it did towards the end (and not in a disappointing way). I think given the overall tone of the book, it was a small surprise.
Overall, a calming read and one I’d especially recommend to cat lovers.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Grief, Death of parent, and Car accident
Minor: Abandonment and Animal death
dpearson5257's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
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
5.0
Ummm even if you don’t like cats…read this book!!
I am not a cat lover but I’m a lover of a great story and this cat has a great story to tell! The beginning was a little slow but you do get in the groove of the writing style and you just getting wrapped up in the story and heart felt emotions! I will say grief is a topic in this story.
Also if you listen to the audio the narrator does a fantastic job at giving a voice to Nana!!! The sarcasm is everything! I literally laughed so hard multiple times!!
I am not a cat lover but I’m a lover of a great story and this cat has a great story to tell! The beginning was a little slow but you do get in the groove of the writing style and you just getting wrapped up in the story and heart felt emotions! I will say grief is a topic in this story.
Also if you listen to the audio the narrator does a fantastic job at giving a voice to Nana!!! The sarcasm is everything! I literally laughed so hard multiple times!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
arthur_ant18's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death, Terminal illness, Car accident, Child abuse, Cancer, Death of parent, and Miscarriage
Minor: Abandonment and Animal death
jselliot's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Found family doesn't just happen between humans. It can also grow between we and the fuzzy ones. This book ... It was a wonderful read, but it also was a hard hitter emotionally because of watching my mom go through cancer (in remission, she's a survivor, but that anxiety remains even still). I suspected what the cause behind Nana's attempted re-homing was not long after it was first mentioned, but the narrative emphasizes the journey over the destination. Satoru himself is a very likable character, a wholesome and gentle soul, and we get to see each person that touched his life and how he touched theirs in turn with the key moments.
Overall, I completely recommend reading this one and expect to come back to it myself in the future.
Overall, I completely recommend reading this one and expect to come back to it myself in the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Cancer, Death of parent, Grief, and Terminal illness
Minor: Animal death
bibliochell's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Death, and Grief