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everydayesterday's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
3.25
The first half is bland, and felt empty, and didn't set things up quite as well as more thoroughly-developed chapters would've done. The second half, when a certain character is introduced, delivers some nice poignancy.
A very quick read.
A very quick read.
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death, Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, Terminal illness, Grief, and Death of parent
theganewt's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a fun quick read. I really enjoyed the premise but at times the writing was a bit corny. That could be a product of translation, but I still think it kind of leaned a bit too heavily on some pop-culture type references. I do think there is some interesting ideas in the book, and honestly would have liked to see them fleshed out a bit more. Otherwise I thought this was a good story and I liked how things wrapped up. It also is only 170 pages so it is incredibly quick to read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness
Moderate: Animal death and Death of parent
cranberrybenjamin's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Cancer, Death, Terminal illness, and Death of parent
chellefrost84's review against another edition
emotional
fast-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? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Cancer, Death, Terminal illness, and Death of parent
bookwomble's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Cancer, Death, Terminal illness, and Death of parent
giasbookhaven's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
If Cats Disappeared from the World takes readers through the final week of the main character after learning he has a terminal illness. The news seems to paralyze him until an entity calling itself the Devil, wearing his face, appears before him. The Devil challenges our narrator to think about things he could live without permanently in order to have just one more day to live. This proposal has a deeper effect on the main character as he recalls memories of his life and the things and people he's lost and those who meant the most to him.
In my opinion, If Cats Disappeared from the World will challenge its readers to think about their own mortality and the moments in their lives that meant to most in the moment but from afar seem of little consequence. My love for translated books continues to grow and this book is a very good example of self-reflection and examining details of our lives that truly matter and bring us happiness.
In my opinion, If Cats Disappeared from the World will challenge its readers to think about their own mortality and the moments in their lives that meant to most in the moment but from afar seem of little consequence. My love for translated books continues to grow and this book is a very good example of self-reflection and examining details of our lives that truly matter and bring us happiness.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Terminal illness, Grief, and Death of parent
popsan27's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Terminal illness, and Death of parent
archiviodisilvia's review
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Terminal illness
boop123's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
4.5
A comforting, reflective, and fast-paced read. It tackles the concepts of time, morality, the value of things both tangible and intangible, grief, complicated familial dynamics, and of course an owner’s love for their cat. I understand why people would rate this lower as there were some parts that seemed redundant (for instance, how the book constantly mentioned the quote “in order to gain something, you have to lose something”) but I enjoyed it. I also think the whole devil being the embodiment of the things you wish you were or regret was interesting as most stories would probably portray the devil of what it typically looks like. Overall, a great read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Terminal illness, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Animal death
hjb_128's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, and Death of parent