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A review by vibeke_hiatt
The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I can't remember the last time—if ever—a book made me cry. This story is sad, clever, humorous, and hopeful—a beautiful portrait of humanity from the point-of-view of a cat.
The story is just as much about the cat owner Satoru as it is about the cat Nana. Through their journey together, we learn from Satoru how to have optimism in the face of hardship, and from Nana how to feel true gratitude. It's also a postcard of Japan, its customs, and its people. I can't recommend this book enough.
The story is just as much about the cat owner Satoru as it is about the cat Nana. Through their journey together, we learn from Satoru how to have optimism in the face of hardship, and from Nana how to feel true gratitude. It's also a postcard of Japan, its customs, and its people. I can't recommend this book enough.