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For fans of THE TRAVELLING CAT CHRONICLES and translated by Ginny Tapley Takemori, translator of CONVENIENCE STORE WOMAN, a tender and mesmerizing story about kindness, community and the wonder of life
On the outskirts of Tokyo, in a neighbourhood crossed by a commuter railway, local cats weave their way through the lives and homes of their owners as they navigate difficult times.
A cat named Chobi sends silent messages of courage to a young woman, willing her to end a faltering relationship; a gifted artist fatally misunderstands her boss's enthusiasm for her paintings; a manga fan shuts herself away after the death of her friend, while her cat Cookie hatches a plan to persuade her outside; a woman who has dedicated her life to a distant husband learns a lesson in independence from her cat.
Against the urban backdrop of humming trains and private woes, SHE AND HER CAT explores the gentle magic of the everyday. Populated by both the friendly and the feral, it reveals - with heartstopping clarity and warmth - how even in our darkest moments, community and connection may lead us to a happier place.
© Makoto Shinkai & Naruki Nagakawa 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022
Critics Review
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Totally beguiling, with a lightness of touch to the way these yarns handle our bonds with animals
OBSERVER
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A beautiful, uplifting novel. As mesmerising as it is strange
SAINSBURYS MAGAZINE
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A gem, written with deep insight and finely attuned to the ways of cats and their humans. Full of charm and wisdom, this book is absolute delight, and the perfect gift for any cat-lover.
HAZEL PRIOR, author of AWAY WITH THE PENGUINS
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Touching and hugely heartwarming. Goes to show how cats can save us all
NICK BRADLEY, author of THE CAT AND THE CITY
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Sweet and with a subtle magic
SAGA MAGAZINE
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Filmmaker and writer Shinkai (Your Name) conceives a whimsical and moving linked collection...the author's depictions of the friendships between people and felines produces genuine wonder...sure to satisfy readers looking for a pick-me-up
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
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Compassionate and touching, it's slyly witty, sentimental and sweet
DAILY MAIL
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Light-hearted and wistful
FINANCIAL TIMES
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Details
- Author
- Makoto Shinkai and Naruki Nagakawa
- Narrator
- various
- Duration
- 4 hours 7 minutes
- Release Date
- 6 October 2022
- ISBN
- 9781529194784
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Transworld
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Cats as pets, Fiction in translation, Narrative theme: coming of age, Narrative theme: interior life / psychological fiction
Synopsis
Brought to you by Penguin.For fans of THE TRAVELLING CAT CHRONICLES and translated by Ginny Tapley Takemori, translator of CONVENIENCE STORE WOMAN, a tender and mesmerizing story about kindness, community and the wonder of lifeOn the outskirts of Tokyo, in a neighbourhood crossed by a commuter railway, local cats weave their way through the lives and homes of their owners as they navigate difficult times.A cat named Chobi sends silent messages of courage to a young woman, willing her to end a faltering relationship; a gifted artist fatally misunderstands her boss's enthusiasm for her paintings; a manga fan shuts herself away after the death of her friend, while her cat Cookie hatches a plan to persuade her outside; a woman who has dedicated her life to a distant husband learns a lesson in independence from her cat.Against the urban backdrop of humming trains and private woes, SHE AND HER CAT explores the gentle magic of the everyday. Populated by both the friendly and the feral, it reveals - with heartstopping clarity and warmth - how even in our darkest moments, community and connection may lead us to a happier place.© Makoto Shinkai & Naruki Nagakawa 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022
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