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cinnajune's review against another edition
4.0
Me ha encantado!! Lectura fácil y agradable, la historia es ciertamente adorable y te deja con ganas de saber que ocurre. A pesar de algunos “fallos” (en mi opinión) que comentaré más adelante, no puedo evitar darle las 4 estrellas simplemente porque es un libro sobre libros, que me encantan, y consigue enternecerte.
A partir de aquí hablaré más específicamente sobre el contenido del libro.
Sin embargo, hay partes que me han parecido… pedantes? por la manera de describir la situación de los libros o de la sociedad. Se repite más de una vez que “hoy en día la gente ya no se preocupan por los demás, o no saben que no hay que maltratar a la gente”. Ciertamente es una idea. Yo personalmente no coincido, y creo que cae un poco en la narrativa de la gente que realmente ama los libros es mejor que los demás, incluso en que la gente que lee libros es “rarita” y es sorprendente que otros perfiles de personas lo hagan.
Más allá de eso, el libro falla en que no se termina de entender el universo en el que ocurre. Sí, hay un final claro, pero no se le explica al lector porqué ocurren las cosas que ocurren, cual es este mundo paralelo en el que nos adentramos… Entiendo que el propósito es exponer todos estos problemas que sufre el mundo de los libros con un toque de fantasía, pero habría estado bien conocer este mundo que nos presenta el autor, más allá de “los libros hay que amarlos y tienen poder”.
A partir de aquí hablaré más específicamente sobre el contenido del libro.
Sin embargo, hay partes que me han parecido… pedantes? por la manera de describir la situación de los libros o de la sociedad. Se repite más de una vez que “hoy en día la gente ya no se preocupan por los demás, o no saben que no hay que maltratar a la gente”. Ciertamente es una idea. Yo personalmente no coincido, y creo que cae un poco en la narrativa de la gente que realmente ama los libros es mejor que los demás, incluso en que la gente que lee libros es “rarita” y es sorprendente que otros perfiles de personas lo hagan.
Más allá de eso, el libro falla en que no se termina de entender el universo en el que ocurre. Sí, hay un final claro, pero no se le explica al lector porqué ocurren las cosas que ocurren, cual es este mundo paralelo en el que nos adentramos… Entiendo que el propósito es exponer todos estos problemas que sufre el mundo de los libros con un toque de fantasía, pero habría estado bien conocer este mundo que nos presenta el autor, más allá de “los libros hay que amarlos y tienen poder”.
tanah04's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
pferdina's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Charming story about a teen boy in Japan who lives with his grandfather in a small used book store. When the grandfather dies, Rintaro feels lost but his classmates and a mysterious talking cat appear to help him. Through a series of challenges (“labyrinths”), Rintaro learns what he wants to do with his time and he learns what the books mean to him.
clarissasushicat's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.0
Meaningful message about the power of books.
itsreb's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
4.5
I am absolutely the type of person who is the target audience of this book. Based on the writing, I would have expected this book to be a slower read, but I feel like I swallowed it whole. A book for people who like books, cats, fabulism and introspection.
itsradita's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
3.75
For me, this was a heartwarming escape—just felt all happy and cozy inside. ヾ( ˃ᴗ˂ )◞ • *✰
kiersten620's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
thatbakerthatreads's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Synopsis:
Rintaro is a lonely and introverted teenager, and he just lost his grandfather. Now he has to sell his grandpa bookstore and move, until one day a talking tabby cat appears and asks for help. They will go to adventures hoping to save the books.
Includes:
✨YA Fantasy
✨Adventures
✨Talking Cat
✨Reflections about books
✨Growth
Content Warning:
No Kisses
Lost of a Loved One
My Opinion:
I needed a fast and nice read and this was really it. I’m not used to read fantasy, but I love how the Japanese literature wanders through so many subjects in different ways, that made the Whole story enjoyable. The reflections about finding joy in books were so beautiful, and the character’s growth was delightful and sweet. I recommend this for a fun a quick read.
Rintaro is a lonely and introverted teenager, and he just lost his grandfather. Now he has to sell his grandpa bookstore and move, until one day a talking tabby cat appears and asks for help. They will go to adventures hoping to save the books.
Includes:
✨YA Fantasy
✨Adventures
✨Talking Cat
✨Reflections about books
✨Growth
Content Warning:
No Kisses
Lost of a Loved One
My Opinion:
I needed a fast and nice read and this was really it. I’m not used to read fantasy, but I love how the Japanese literature wanders through so many subjects in different ways, that made the Whole story enjoyable. The reflections about finding joy in books were so beautiful, and the character’s growth was delightful and sweet. I recommend this for a fun a quick read.