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A review by shirarweiss
The Cat Who Saved Books by Sōsuke Natsukawa
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a beautiful book. It took me some time to get into it, but by the second labyrinth, I was hooked. It made me think without ever getting too intense. It was a cozy, thoughtful, funny, delightful read. I loved imagining the bookstore and worlds of the different labyrinths and I think this would make a fantastic movie. It was interesting to read a translated book; I enjoyed learning some Japanese words and cultural concepts.
I love the idea that books have a soul. Rintaro’s love for books was beautiful.
Graphic: Death and Grief