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A review by gautamgopalk
The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-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
3.0
This sweet and simple fictional tale, narrated by a stray cat that has been adopted by a young Japanese man, takes the reader on an emotional journey as the characters set off on a literal journey within Japan. The narration switches between the cat's perspective in the current time and flashbacks filled with nostalgic moments. Published originally in Japanese in 2012 (and translated to English in 2018), The Travelling Cat Chronicles, touches beautifully on the universal themes of friendship, love and self-sacrifice.
The author, Hiro Arikawa, does a fantastic job of conveying heartwarming feelings, while showing the reader key moments from the protagonist's past. There is a slice of life feel to this novel and it ends on an extremely emotional note. This book is a quick and easy read with a bittersweet ending. The pacing and lack of depth are slight dampeners to an otherwise enjoyable story.
The author, Hiro Arikawa, does a fantastic job of conveying heartwarming feelings, while showing the reader key moments from the protagonist's past. There is a slice of life feel to this novel and it ends on an extremely emotional note. This book is a quick and easy read with a bittersweet ending. The pacing and lack of depth are slight dampeners to an otherwise enjoyable story.