A review by applesodaperson
If Cats Disappeared From The World by Genki Kawamura

emotional inspiring reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

This was such a cute and fun read, and is honestly one I would recommend to most readers. The premise of this book is basically about a man resolving his unfinished business before he dies. Which is a simple premise, but this book makes it so fun and engaging. The reason that the main character knows his death is imminent is because the devil appears to him and tells him so. But he is able to prolong his life by allowing the devil to erase an object from the world, such as phones and movies. And here is where the book gets to dive into some speculative fiction and magical realism. It gets to provide a hypothetical scenario of what the world would be like and how it would change. And of course this book has a lot of sad parts, which honestly got me emotional. It also is incredibly reflective, and had me thinking a lot about my own life and relationships. Overall I definitely recommend this book. 
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