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Nana, a stray cat, was rescued by Satoru after being hit by a car. Nana's markings reminded Satoru of a cat he had loved as a child, and his crooked tail was a sign of good fortune. A strong bond formed between Nana and the affectionate, generous man.
A few years later, Satoru knew he had to find a new home for Nana for unexplained reasons. He took Nana on several road trips to see some old friends that might be possible new companions for Nana. Satoru had been a warm presence in many people's li ...more
A few years later, Satoru knew he had to find a new home for Nana for unexplained reasons. He took Nana on several road trips to see some old friends that might be possible new companions for Nana. Satoru had been a warm presence in many people's li ...more
I never thought I would be a person who was a fan of books about animals, featuring a non-human narrator...there was something in that which seemed too juvenile.
Consider me converted. Nana was a sassy riot as he and his human companion, Satoru, travel around the Japanese countryside. Don’t let that fool you, though: while there are humorous moments, this is not a funny book. It’s heartfelt and heartbreaking and heartwarming and just has a lot of heart in general.
If there’s a cat you’ve ever in ...more
Consider me converted. Nana was a sassy riot as he and his human companion, Satoru, travel around the Japanese countryside. Don’t let that fool you, though: while there are humorous moments, this is not a funny book. It’s heartfelt and heartbreaking and heartwarming and just has a lot of heart in general.
If there’s a cat you’ve ever in ...more
A very sweet story of a young man who travels around Japan visiting old friends who he hopes will take his cat. Warning: tissues required!
4.5 rounded to 5 stars - This has been on my To Read list for over a year, but I finally took a chance on it. I loved this book. It's a short little book that packs a big wallop. It's full of humor, love, forgiveness, empathy, and a unique narrator - Nana the cat.
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“At that moment, we were without doubt the greatest travellers in the world. And I was the world’s greatest travelling cat.”
― Hiro Arikawa, The Travelling Cat Chronicles
Jan 29, 2020
Elizabeth (Alaska)
marked it as wish-list
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marked it as to-read
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Ali
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