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junglejelly's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
A lovely small book with great short stories.
I really enjoyed the mix of human and cat point of views. I also loved howeach story was connected which made the epilogue all the more cuter.
While some of the content was heavy (e.g. death and mental health), it is written with such compassion.
A must read, especially for cat lovers.
I really enjoyed the mix of human and cat point of views. I also loved how
While some of the content was heavy (e.g. death and mental health), it is written with such compassion.
A must read, especially for cat lovers.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
Moderate: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief
Minor: Animal death, Death, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and Dementia
serendipity421's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, and Mental illness
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Toxic friendship
Minor: Sexual assault, Torture, and Sexual harassment
andreapepsii's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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? Yes
3.5
Originally, I picked up the book because the title and the cover called to me. Then realized it was translated by Ginny Tapley Takemori, who’s translated previous Japanese works that I love (shoutout to Convenience Store Woman) and, finally, found out it was written by the same mind as “Your Name”, so I had to give it a try!
The book is separated into 4 short stories that showcase the lives of 4 women and their cats. They are unknowingly tied to each other through their pets.
Although at the beginning the stories are short windows of the people’s and cats life and seem to have no emotional payoff, the 3rd and 4th story help link them all together and gather the growth the characters and cats go through from beginning to the end of the story.
It wasn’t an amazing read but it was a warm one nonetheless. Would recommend to read on a cozy rainy day!
The book is separated into 4 short stories that showcase the lives of 4 women and their cats. They are unknowingly tied to each other through their pets.
Although at the beginning the stories are short windows of the people’s and cats life and seem to have no emotional payoff, the 3rd and 4th story help link them all together and gather the growth the characters and cats go through from beginning to the end of the story.
It wasn’t an amazing read but it was a warm one nonetheless. Would recommend to read on a cozy rainy day!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Animal death, Death, Suicide, and Abandonment
Minor: Emotional abuse and Toxic relationship
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