The Cat Who Saved Books by Sōsuke Natsukawa

The Cat Who Saved Books

Sōsuke Natsukawa with Louise Heal Kawai (Translator)

198 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism adventurous hopeful reflective medium-paced

Description

Bookish high school student Rintaro Natsuki is about to close the secondhand bookstore he inherited from his beloved bookworm grandfather. Then, a talking cat named Tiger appears with an unusual request. The feline asks for—or rather, demands—the ...

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Moods

adventurous 64%
reflective 61%
hopeful 55%
inspiring 48%
lighthearted 46%
emotional 27%
mysterious 22%
relaxing 20%
funny 15%
challenging 5%
informative 4%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 42%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 35% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.75

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