A review by vivthebookworm
If Cats Disappeared from the World by Genki Kawamura

5.0

In polar opposite to my previous read whose purpose was to make me laugh, this one made me cry and contemplate my very existence. I went unto this book thinking it would be a light book. And it us, both in how shirt the book is and its tone at times. But the subject matter at hand made me feel reflective over the meaning if life and appreciating the little things that make life meaningful. I admit that at first, the book almost felt silly. But as I kept reading, I couldn't stop thinking about what would I do in his position. I couldn't help but empathize over the main character's loss over their own life and their loved ones. All the regrets he had before his time was up. His relationships with other characters were solid, heartfelt, and illuminating. He called himself boring, but he just felt so very human for me. Flawed and only now realizing what he has to lose as the end came neigh. Overall, I'm glad I read this book at this exact moment in my life where I've been pondering and, admittedly, grieving for the loss of a loved one. It soothed my soul and I feel both lighter and heavier with my thoughts.