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anaffpereira's review against another edition
2.0
I was fascinated and excited by the book’s blurb, but I must say it was a very disappointing reading.
Although this book has less than 100 pages, I really struggled to finish it. Even thorough I was moved by the protagonist’s memories of his mother and family, I didn’t feel truly connected to the very few characters in the story, who didn’t even had names…
Every time the protagonist made an object disappear, he would ponder its influence in the world and in his life… but his thoughts were so utterly boring and not too enlightening. I typically enjoy books like this, but If Cats Disappeared from the World just didn’t resonate with me.
The last two chapters were worth it, almost touching, and gave a good conclusion to this dull book.
Although this book has less than 100 pages, I really struggled to finish it. Even thorough I was moved by the protagonist’s memories of his mother and family, I didn’t feel truly connected to the very few characters in the story, who didn’t even had names…
Every time the protagonist made an object disappear, he would ponder its influence in the world and in his life… but his thoughts were so utterly boring and not too enlightening. I typically enjoy books like this, but If Cats Disappeared from the World just didn’t resonate with me.
The last two chapters were worth it, almost touching, and gave a good conclusion to this dull book.
losingnatashainbooks's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
saoreads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
As you reach the end of this book, a lingering tear comes to your eyes, and it tugs at your heartstrings. We often find ourselves living mindlessly without meaning, yet we continue to chase something that eludes us. In the process, we face failure, regrets, and a seemingly endless cycle of remorse. Despite this, it isn't all bad because death is inevitable. However, the beauty lies in how the character perceives their journey, even though the end is predetermined.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Grief, Medical content, Cancer, and Animal death
kayweigh_xo's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
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? No
3.5
naxmy's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
kadeherrera's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
manya_15's review against another edition
5.0
Fuck this book. My face is so swollen right now, I don't think I've ever cried this hard for this long.
jadiejane's review against another edition
1.0
I can only read so many ‘lonely man living in Japan, who has issues with speaking to his family’ type of stories. And this was the one telling me I need a break from this ‘trope’. I personally didn’t enjoying reading “If Cats Disappeared From the World”, and believe it should’ve stayed in its screenplay format.