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A review by demicatharina
The Cat Who Saved the Library by Sōsuke Natsukawa
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
★★★★☆ (4,5)
This was a very calming and soothing read. I haven't yet read the first book (The Cat Who Saved Books), but I was really in the mood for a book like this. I was attracted by the cover, and I was in the mood for a book that isn't so heavy on the plot and just has some calming vibes, maybe something I can learn from, or just relax by and feel better because of it. And this book was exactly that.
It doesn't have much plot or drama, but it doesn't always have to be. I think the elements of what this book already provides on its own are already enough as is. I believe this is a book to be savoured and enjoyed for what it is and not wish for it to be more, just like any other healing fiction books.
The book itself is best described by its feelings rather than its plot, and it follows the growth of the fmc and the circumstances she has dealt with. And together with the talking cat, she finds a way forward, while also saving books along the way. But this is also a book about books. It talks a lot about the importance of books, with many book references and book titles sprinkled throughout.
The story gave me a lot of <i>Ghibli</i> vibes. Tbh, I was reading in the hammock, on a hot summer's day, and this book was just so calming, and it consumed my entire day without me even realising it. I actually dozed off because I was feeling so comfy, and the story just had a very healing and soothing effect on me. It might be a short book, but it's so worth reading! ₍^. .^₎⟆
This was a very calming and soothing read. I haven't yet read the first book (The Cat Who Saved Books), but I was really in the mood for a book like this. I was attracted by the cover, and I was in the mood for a book that isn't so heavy on the plot and just has some calming vibes, maybe something I can learn from, or just relax by and feel better because of it. And this book was exactly that.
It doesn't have much plot or drama, but it doesn't always have to be. I think the elements of what this book already provides on its own are already enough as is. I believe this is a book to be savoured and enjoyed for what it is and not wish for it to be more, just like any other healing fiction books.
The book itself is best described by its feelings rather than its plot, and it follows the growth of the fmc and the circumstances she has dealt with. And together with the talking cat, she finds a way forward, while also saving books along the way. But this is also a book about books. It talks a lot about the importance of books, with many book references and book titles sprinkled throughout.
The story gave me a lot of <i>Ghibli</i> vibes. Tbh, I was reading in the hammock, on a hot summer's day, and this book was just so calming, and it consumed my entire day without me even realising it. I actually dozed off because I was feeling so comfy, and the story just had a very healing and soothing effect on me. It might be a short book, but it's so worth reading! ₍^. .^₎⟆