clstrifes's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Animal death
Moderate: Death of parent and Abandonment
venusynth's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
A story made for cat lovers, be it those with cats or without. It truly is a story about friendship as we see not only the loyalty between cat and owner––or "master" in the cat's terms––but also the friends our human MC, Satoru, has made in his life, particularly his adolescence. A nice cast of characters with their individual relationships to Satoru. Kudos to the author(s), both original and translator, for providing readers a cat so witty and brilliant like Nana. A cosy read and you feel like you're in the backseat of Satoru's van, alongside Nana.
An amazing book, and I don't care if I'm biased. Any book where the story told is either narrated by a cat, or where a chapter focuses on a cat, count me a fan. I love cats and I always will.
An amazing book, and I don't care if I'm biased. Any book where the story told is either narrated by a cat, or where a chapter focuses on a cat, count me a fan. I love cats and I always will.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Terminal illness, and Cancer
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Abandonment
emherrick's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment, Grief, Death, Animal death, Cancer, and Terminal illness
vickyrosem123's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
So sadSl yet so beautiful. A tear jerker for any animal lovers.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer and Abandonment
jem_carstairs's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Animal death, and Death of parent
Minor: Cancer, Abandonment, and Terminal illness
elisana's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Minor: Abandonment
lillucys's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I listened to The Travelling Cat Chronicles as an audiobook and absolutely fell in love with the storytelling of Hiro Arikawa. I read the English edition translated by Philip Gabriel.
The central character is a cat, initially with no name! Rescued as a stray with a broken leg, he is named Nana and the tale is told mainly from their point of view along with their owner, Satoru. The story is a meandering tale but not one that you will forgot in a hurry. 4 long chapters, and a bit more, tells of the good times and bad, of school friendships and familial relationships in the face of loss and ultimately the parting of ways.
While cats are central to the story, you do not need to be a pet lover to enjoy it. I would love to have a “fur baby” but for lots of reasons do not and I loved every single page of this novel. Warning, you might need a box of tissues with this read.
The central character is a cat, initially with no name! Rescued as a stray with a broken leg, he is named Nana and the tale is told mainly from their point of view along with their owner, Satoru. The story is a meandering tale but not one that you will forgot in a hurry. 4 long chapters, and a bit more, tells of the good times and bad, of school friendships and familial relationships in the face of loss and ultimately the parting of ways.
While cats are central to the story, you do not need to be a pet lover to enjoy it. I would love to have a “fur baby” but for lots of reasons do not and I loved every single page of this novel. Warning, you might need a box of tissues with this read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Terminal illness, Grief, Abandonment, Death, and Death of parent
ksuazo94'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Animal death, Death of parent, and Grief
Minor: Medical trauma, Medical content, Car accident, Child abuse, Infertility, and Abandonment
empathreads's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
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
The character's owner had the worst state of life, but he had a positive outlook, with the description being that of a third-person point of view that didn't seek attention nor approval; it was so humane and touching. It brought awareness as to the mindset animals have—the kind of little things humans find worrisome but to them it isn't. It makes you realize just how much overthinkers we tend to be. There were plenty of characters not only pointing to the cat's perception but also demonstrating the versatility of personalities of people Satoru met throughout his lifetime.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Cancer, Death of parent, Grief, and Terminal illness
sjcou's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
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? No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness, Death of parent, Death, Grief, Terminal illness, and Cancer
Minor: Abandonment, Alcohol, Car accident, Death of parent, Infertility, and Medical content