A review by filipacmiranda
The Cat Who Saved Books by Sōsuke Natsukawa

2.5

After Rintaro Natsuki’s grandfather dies, the only things he’s left with are a second-hand bookstore and his love for books… until he meets a talking ginger tabby and embarks on a journey to save books. 
 
In The Cat Who Saved Books, a story written for people who appreciate books as more than a form of entertainment, Rintaro and his friends visit four labyrinths. The people who live in each of them see books and the act of reading differently from the main character. Through these side characters, the author can make de reader ponder their beliefs regarding the same aspects. 
 
Even if the book’s premise is interesting, I felt like it didn’t completely meet my expectations. While I needed the narrative to be more compelling and involving, I felt the ending of each part/chapter was abrupt. 
 
Overall, I felt the book wasn’t balanced. At some point, I believe I’ll reread it in hopes of finding what I missed this time.
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