The Guest Cat by Takashi Hiraide

The Guest Cat

Takashi Hiraide with Eric Selland (Translator), David Shih (Narrator)

3 hours, 21 minutes first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary sad slow-paced

Description

A bestseller in France and winner of Japan's Kiyama Shohei Literary Award, The Guest Cat, by the acclaimed poet Takashi Hiraide, is a subtly moving and exceptionally beautiful novel about the transient nature of life and idiosyncratic but deeply f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,881 reviews

Moods

reflective 79%
sad 58%
emotional 55%
relaxing 30%
lighthearted 24%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 7%
funny 6%
adventurous 4%
challenging 1%
dark 1%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 65%
medium 23%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 7%

Average rating

3.5

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