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A review by christinecc
The Cat Who Saved Books by Sōsuke Natsukawa
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
4.0
This was such a perfect, cozy read for book lovers who sometimes get overwhelmed by life and need help finding their way back to the literature that comforts them.
Sosuke Natsukawa's "The Cat Who Saved Books" starts out as a regular slice-of-life. Young Rintaro lives with his grandfather, the owner of a lovely neighborhood bookshop. Painfully shy, Rintaro closes in on himself even more when his grandfather suddenly passes away. He can't face school, and he can't seem to pack his things to move in with his aunt (who lives in another city, far from his grandfather's beloved books).
Which is when the titular Cat enters, stage right, and a story full of quiet, fly-away fantasy begins, drawing Rintaro out of his shell and bringing him closer to the cat, his grandfather's legacy, and two classmates who care a lot more for Rintaro than he expected.
If you're looking for a comforting book with a heartwarming and surprisingly moving story, this is it. It will take you back to the days where you turned to books for solace, where a loved one gave you a book you cherish to this day, and where another person entered your life via one well-chosen book recommendation.
Thank you to HarperVia and Netgalley for giving me a free eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Sosuke Natsukawa's "The Cat Who Saved Books" starts out as a regular slice-of-life. Young Rintaro lives with his grandfather, the owner of a lovely neighborhood bookshop. Painfully shy, Rintaro closes in on himself even more when his grandfather suddenly passes away. He can't face school, and he can't seem to pack his things to move in with his aunt (who lives in another city, far from his grandfather's beloved books).
Which is when the titular Cat enters, stage right, and a story full of quiet, fly-away fantasy begins, drawing Rintaro out of his shell and bringing him closer to the cat, his grandfather's legacy, and two classmates who care a lot more for Rintaro than he expected.
If you're looking for a comforting book with a heartwarming and surprisingly moving story, this is it. It will take you back to the days where you turned to books for solace, where a loved one gave you a book you cherish to this day, and where another person entered your life via one well-chosen book recommendation.
Thank you to HarperVia and Netgalley for giving me a free eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.