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oceanwriter's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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
Within pages, this book captured my head. Both cozy and emotional, any cat lover will appreciate at least something about this book.
The story follows Miyu, Reina, Aoi, Shino, and their cats. Each cat/human duo is told in their own short story with sections told from the humans' perspectives as well as the cats'. The four stories connect wonderfully together.
'Slumber and Sky' was my favorite story in the collection though it's perhaps the most emotional. Aoi's grief is presented so vividly. Watching Cookie try to bring her out of her funk was so heartwarming.
The only thing that would have made this book more enjoyable would have been choosing a different book to read while traveling so I could have had my cats by my side as I read it!
The story follows Miyu, Reina, Aoi, Shino, and their cats. Each cat/human duo is told in their own short story with sections told from the humans' perspectives as well as the cats'. The four stories connect wonderfully together.
'Slumber and Sky' was my favorite story in the collection though it's perhaps the most emotional. Aoi's grief is presented so vividly. Watching Cookie try to bring her out of her funk was so heartwarming.
The only thing that would have made this book more enjoyable would have been choosing a different book to read while traveling so I could have had my cats by my side as I read it!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Death, and Mental illness
emminkirjakasa's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
A cute story about cats and their owners. Loved the way the stories were intertwined. The book was so simple and ordinary, showing just how beautiful life can be at its simplest.
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Suloinen tarina kissoista ja niiden omistajista. Rakastin tapaa joilla tarinat kietoutui yhteen. Kirja oli niin yksinkertainen ja tavallinen, ja se osoitti kuinka kaunista elämä voi olla yksinkertaisimmillaan.
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Suloinen tarina kissoista ja niiden omistajista. Rakastin tapaa joilla tarinat kietoutui yhteen. Kirja oli niin yksinkertainen ja tavallinen, ja se osoitti kuinka kaunista elämä voi olla yksinkertaisimmillaan.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Mental illness
Moderate: Death and Sexual assault
Minor: Dementia
icarusandthesun's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
charming, however a tad underwhelming.
it's definitely one of the prettiest hardbacks i own now, and i was really excited for it with makoto shinkai (the filmmaker of your name and weathering with you) having been involved and all.
but something was missing. i could go ahead, say it was boring and call it a day, but that wouldn't do it justice at all.
i suppose it was missing the sort of excitement that comes with uniqueness. because though it was a very heartfelt book with unique characters, it didn't feel very ... new? earth-shattering?
everything about the book was just fine, yk. but 'fine' books usually aren't the ones that stick with you for a long time.
very wholesome, forgettable, and wise in a very conventional type of way.
it's definitely one of the prettiest hardbacks i own now, and i was really excited for it with makoto shinkai (the filmmaker of your name and weathering with you) having been involved and all.
but something was missing. i could go ahead, say it was boring and call it a day, but that wouldn't do it justice at all.
i suppose it was missing the sort of excitement that comes with uniqueness. because though it was a very heartfelt book with unique characters, it didn't feel very ... new? earth-shattering?
everything about the book was just fine, yk. but 'fine' books usually aren't the ones that stick with you for a long time.
very wholesome, forgettable, and wise in a very conventional type of way.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death and Grief
Minor: Mental illness, Terminal illness, 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
sea_sea's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
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? Yes
4.75
This book is a really cute multiple pov story. It deals with mental illness topics and cats! Overall it was a really nice and quick read. It was also really fun while reading to see how all the people and cats were linked in the book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Animal death, Eating disorder, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Dementia, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
bobabunnie's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
while a bit slow at times, this book warmed my heart while also tugging at my heartstrings- getting into the mindset of a cat was so fun. the DEFINITION of a cozy read
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Death, Mental illness, and Sexual assault
tashtasher's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Death, and Pregnancy
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Blood, Dementia, and Car accident
clairew97's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Chronic illness, Death, Infidelity, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Medical content, Dementia, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment
books_and_fairy_lights's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I was honestly a little disappointed. I had loved the manga and it had made me feel so many things, I was kind of hoping it would be the same here. I loved how we got to get to know different cats and their humans, see how everyone is somehow connected. While reflective, the story(ies) felt like they were staying a little too much on the surface level, not exploring people's lives and inner worlds in more depth. What I had loved about the manga was that it was really showing everything without saying too much. I suppose they tried keeping the "not saying too much/things too exactly" here, but yeah without the drawings bringing another narrative perspective it remained a little too on the surface for my taste.
That being said, it was a really nice read, and I found some of the poetry and hope I love in these kind of stories, as well as Shinkai's way of exploring, well, humanness, which always speaks to me on a level or other. I suppose one could say they were all stories of resilience, finding the strength to live, and appreciating the beauty of the world.
That being said, it was a really nice read, and I found some of the poetry and hope I love in these kind of stories, as well as Shinkai's way of exploring, well, humanness, which always speaks to me on a level or other. I suppose one could say they were all stories of resilience, finding the strength to live, and appreciating the beauty of the world.
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death and Death