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

reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

i think the title gives too much away without really living up to it.
obviously, cats do not disappear from the world (it says 'if').
i expected so much more emotionally from this book given the title and premise but i didn't end up connecting to the story. again, i think of Babel and R.F. Kuang saying, "an act of translation is always an act of betrayal," because i feel like i never truly understand translated works no matter how hard i try. i did really love the
anecdotes about his mother.
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