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alexalovesbooks's review against another edition
slow-paced
2.5
I'll be honest here: this book was entirely a cover & title buy. I've been drawn to books that have cats on the cover since the beginning of the year, and it's always an extra draw if the book actually happens to be about cats in some way. The Guest Cat was one of the books that I picked up earlier on in the year, but I honestly had no real idea of what I was getting into when I started reading it.
I didn't expect this one to feel more like a mini memoir about the author, his wife and the cat that managed to make a place for itself in their lives. It wasn't a bad thing and nor did I end up feeling like dropping the book at any point, but reading a slice of life novel about individuals who didn't stand out to me in any way that allowed for personal interest or connection meant that the overall experience was simply alright. It felt like a brief, slightly voyeuristic peek into someone's life, one that felt unremarkable on the whole save for the cute cat(s) in described in it.
I didn't expect this one to feel more like a mini memoir about the author, his wife and the cat that managed to make a place for itself in their lives. It wasn't a bad thing and nor did I end up feeling like dropping the book at any point, but reading a slice of life novel about individuals who didn't stand out to me in any way that allowed for personal interest or connection meant that the overall experience was simply alright. It felt like a brief, slightly voyeuristic peek into someone's life, one that felt unremarkable on the whole save for the cute cat(s) in described in it.
karlijntje_mandarijntje's review against another edition
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
konvineo's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this? I absolutely don't think I understood the story/message in the least, but I liked the book. I think it's mainly because I don't have any experience with Japanese literature (I'm also not necessarily super great a decoding more subtle stories). It's a super cozy read with a lot of nice relaxing descriptions.
This book was a nice pause from everything else I'm reading.
This book was a nice pause from everything else I'm reading.
gray8ful's review against another edition
3.0
Not what was expecting
Maybe it’s the translation and/or culture gap but this book did not draw me in. In fact it often put me to sleep. There was little attempt at character development and it often felt disjointed, like a series of vignettes instead of a novel.
Maybe it’s the translation and/or culture gap but this book did not draw me in. In fact it often put me to sleep. There was little attempt at character development and it often felt disjointed, like a series of vignettes instead of a novel.
adonalssium's review against another edition
4.0
Linda historia, no novedosa ni nada fuera de este mundo, es un "slice of life" (como ese género del anime/manga), una linda historia . Al menos si alguien tiene un mal día jaja esta lectura igual te deja en paz, slice of life cumpliendo su propósito
lewistronb's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
lezenvoordelijst's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
meeuwke's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0