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A review by shirin_mandi
Catfish Rolling by Clara Kumagai
3.0
I had many expectations for this title after reading the enchanting description about catfish that cause the land to rise and fall beneath the islands of Japan. However, I found the book to be quite ordinary and contemporary, still, it's not a bad debut novel!
The story starts off strong with the magical concept of the catfish rolling and causing Japan to shake. A father and daughter are left puzzled and intrigued by the unusual and mysterious shaking, which causes the mother to disappear. Could she be in a parallel world or another time? However, this concept is short-lived and the book quickly becomes absorbed in the daily life of Sora - her future, her relationship with her father, the shock of her lost mother, and her struggles as a minority.
After reading other reviews, I found out many loved this story. While it may not have been my cup of tea, I can appreciate that it could be much more interesting to those who enjoy contemporary and queer romantic novels, as well as those who find the time zone change concept to be interesting.
I want to thank RB Media via NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to listen to Catfish Rolling by Clara Kumagi and narrated by Susan Momoko-Hingley. As always, I have given an honest review.
The story starts off strong with the magical concept of the catfish rolling and causing Japan to shake. A father and daughter are left puzzled and intrigued by the unusual and mysterious shaking, which causes the mother to disappear. Could she be in a parallel world or another time? However, this concept is short-lived and the book quickly becomes absorbed in the daily life of Sora - her future, her relationship with her father, the shock of her lost mother, and her struggles as a minority.
After reading other reviews, I found out many loved this story. While it may not have been my cup of tea, I can appreciate that it could be much more interesting to those who enjoy contemporary and queer romantic novels, as well as those who find the time zone change concept to be interesting.
I want to thank RB Media via NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to listen to Catfish Rolling by Clara Kumagi and narrated by Susan Momoko-Hingley. As always, I have given an honest review.