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jayvdw's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
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? No
4.0
A lovely book about a stay becoming a loving pet.
The book shows the perspectives of both Saturo and Nana the cat. Especially the cat perspective was a refreshing change to read. The perspective was also greatly fleshed out, with it's own personality and quirks.
Although the ending is very predictable, it is still a massive tearjerker. Overall, a lovely, emotional and relaxing book.
The book shows the perspectives of both Saturo and Nana the cat. Especially the cat perspective was a refreshing change to read. The perspective was also greatly fleshed out, with it's own personality and quirks.
Although the ending is very predictable, it is still a massive tearjerker. Overall, a lovely, emotional and relaxing book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Death, and Death of parent
Minor: Animal death and Car accident
m_moon's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Terminal illness, Car accident, and Death of parent
Moderate: Infertility
paintedanna's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
It took a while to understand while these characters were on a journey but I was crying by the end. It’s about a life filled with tragic events but supported by friendships along the way. The comments from Nana bring much comic relief throughout the story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Miscarriage, Terminal illness, and Death of parent
_palas95's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Such a beautiful story. I loved every bit of it
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness and Death of parent
Minor: Child abuse
lexcellent's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Cancer, Death, Medical content, and Death of parent
blueacorn1991's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-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? It's complicated
4.0
Wel écht een tranentrekker, dit boek! Het verhaal vond ik wel echt vertederend, hoe je meer te weten komt over Satoru via de reis met zijn kat, Nana. In het begin moest ik even in de vertelstijl komen. En ook even in de andere gebruiken die normaler zijn in de Japanse cultuur dan in de mijne. Maar overkoepelend is het een mooi verhaal over een man met een zonnige kijk op zijn tragische levensverhaal, die toch zoveel liefde in zich houdt voor de katten in zijn leven.
Ik las de Nederlandse vertaling, die ik persoonlijk niet heel fijn geschreven vond. Het voelde soms bijna zakelijk en wat onhandig. Nana's uitspraken kwamen dan soms weer heel abrupt over, wat mij uit het verhaal trok. Ook werd op één punt manga en anime door elkaar heen gehaald, wat ik slordig vond. Hierom vier sterren, en niet vijf.
Maar qua verhaal niets aan te merken op dit boek. Het heeft me zeker geraakt!
Ik las de Nederlandse vertaling, die ik persoonlijk niet heel fijn geschreven vond. Het voelde soms bijna zakelijk en wat onhandig. Nana's uitspraken kwamen dan soms weer heel abrupt over, wat mij uit het verhaal trok. Ook werd op één punt manga en anime door elkaar heen gehaald, wat ik slordig vond. Hierom vier sterren, en niet vijf.
Maar qua verhaal niets aan te merken op dit boek. Het heeft me zeker geraakt!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Terminal illness, and Death of parent
Minor: Child abuse
colormecaro's review against another edition
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
From reading the blurb, you know exactly what’s going to happen. Read this book for the cosy vibes, not the plot. But because the plot was so predictable, I was hoping for emotional depth which to me just wasn’t there. The last two chapters redeemed it a bit but overall it fell a bit flat for me.
I’m not writing this because I’m a heartless person who doesnt understand pet relationships. I’ve had some very strong bonds with cats in my life (part of the reason I picked up this book) so I understand what the book was trying to do. But I think as charming as it is to have a cat narrate the book, the fact that the cat is a bit self-involved (in a very fitting cat-like manner) means that some depth had to be sacrificed along the way. Especially throughout the earlier chapters.
I’ve ugly sobbed at other books ('Mornings in Jenin' by Susan Abulhawa is a prime example), but this book left me quite neutral. Given that it is a book abouta very close pet relationship, death, grief and the friendships one builds over a lifetime I just think it should not have left me as cold as it did. Based on other reviews this isn’t the case for everyone, so maybe my expectations were just a bit too high.
I’m not writing this because I’m a heartless person who doesnt understand pet relationships. I’ve had some very strong bonds with cats in my life (part of the reason I picked up this book) so I understand what the book was trying to do. But I think as charming as it is to have a cat narrate the book, the fact that the cat is a bit self-involved (in a very fitting cat-like manner) means that some depth had to be sacrificed along the way. Especially throughout the earlier chapters.
I’ve ugly sobbed at other books ('Mornings in Jenin' by Susan Abulhawa is a prime example), but this book left me quite neutral. Given that it is a book about
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Cancer, Child abuse, Terminal illness, Grief, and Death of parent
mmarquis1158's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
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? Yes
4.75
This was such a sweet read that had me teary at the end. The narration from the cat was super fun and added so much personality. It also made me want to squeeze my dog a little longer than usual <3
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Cancer
Minor: Infertility, Car accident, and Death of parent
faithtaylor's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
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
4.0
All I do is ready my silly little books and CRY.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Death, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Death, Medical content, Car accident, and Death of parent
Minor: Infertility and Miscarriage
madeline_schmidt20's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death