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A review by coca_reads
The Guest Cat by Takashi Hiraide
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This was beautiful.
This follows the story of a couple known only as "my wife" and "my wife's husband" (he's referring to himself that way) as they move into a small, rented, guest house on a large estate in Japan.
Once there, they find that there is a neighbor with a cat that wanders into their space.
The couple, not cat people, are soon adopted by the cat as its 2nd family, and the story follows through that tale and their simple lives.
This was slow, beautifully written, and calming. It spoke of the importance of family and the impact that small gestures can have on our lives. It speaks of the impact that pets can have on our well-being, even when they are only a temporary guest.
The more Japanese writing I read, the more I love it. It's such a soulful way to tell simple stories that can really resonate.
I need to find more.
This follows the story of a couple known only as "my wife" and "my wife's husband" (he's referring to himself that way) as they move into a small, rented, guest house on a large estate in Japan.
Once there, they find that there is a neighbor with a cat that wanders into their space.
The couple, not cat people, are soon adopted by the cat as its 2nd family, and the story follows through that tale and their simple lives.
This was slow, beautifully written, and calming. It spoke of the importance of family and the impact that small gestures can have on our lives. It speaks of the impact that pets can have on our well-being, even when they are only a temporary guest.
The more Japanese writing I read, the more I love it. It's such a soulful way to tell simple stories that can really resonate.
I need to find more.