If Cats Disappeared from the World by Genki Kawamura

If Cats Disappeared from the World

Genki Kawamura with Eric Selland (Translator)

180 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction magical realism emotional reflective sad fast-paced
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A beautifully moving tale of loss and reaching out to the ones we love.Our narrator’s days are numbered. Estranged from his family, living alone with only his cat Cabbage for company, he was unprepared for the doctor’s diagnosis that he has only m...

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Community Reviews Summary of 10,903 reviews

Moods

reflective 82%
emotional 76%
sad 57%
inspiring 33%
hopeful 29%
funny 21%
lighthearted 15%
dark 8%
relaxing 8%
challenging 7%
adventurous 4%
mysterious 4%
tense 2%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 44%
medium 38%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 14% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.71

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