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A review by e_reader
The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Oh my god. This book was so wonderful. I couldn’t find a single thing wrong with it, so it was an easy five stars.
It’s narrated in first person by the cat, with frequent asides to describe the characters’ histories together. It has the classic structure of Japanese lit where each chapter focuses on a different person or topic.
I definitely cried at the end too. I think the translator did a wonderful job, communicating all the turns of phrase and beautiful imagery. The flowers, oh man…
Anyway, you should definitely read this book! It took me less than 24 hours and was so worth it.
It’s narrated in first person by the cat, with frequent asides to describe the characters’ histories together. It has the classic structure of Japanese lit where each chapter focuses on a different person or topic.
I definitely cried at the end too. I think the translator did a wonderful job, communicating all the turns of phrase and beautiful imagery. The flowers, oh man…
Anyway, you should definitely read this book! It took me less than 24 hours and was so worth it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Death of parent, Terminal illness, Grief, and Medical content
Minor: Alcohol, Abandonment, Child abuse, Animal death, and Infertility