Arikawa artfully portrays Nana’s “catness,” from the subtle flick of an ear to a lashing tail. Despite its seeming simplicity, the novel contains surprising depth. The reason for the journey is revealed later, and we also learn details of Satoru’s life through conversations with his friends and Nana’s smart-alecky commentary. So it’s a surprise when Satoru embarks on a road trip across Japan with Nana in an attempt to find a new home for the cat with childhood friends. Nana and Satoru form a bond of love and loyalty that grows deeper over the five-plus years they share their lives. He names the cat Nana, the Japanese word for the numeral seven, the shape of the cat’s crooked tale. Satoru Miyawaki welcomes the stray that shows up at his door and nurses him back to health. But when a car hits him, breaking his leg, he thinks of the kind man who leaves him food and lets him sleep on the hood of his van. He is just fine without humans, thank you very much. The white cat with the crooked tail is happy with life as a stray. A wise and witty cat and his gentle master share an indomitable spirit that helps them survive and thrive in any situation in this Japanese bestseller.
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8/30/2023 04:44:18 am
"The Travelling Cat Chronicles" takes us on! Hiro Arikawa's exquisite storytelling and the bond between the cat and its owner touched my soul deeply.
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8/30/2023 07:24:51 am
We journey with "The Traveling Cat Chronicles"! The exquisitely crafted story by Hiro Arikawa wonderfully depicts the spirit of companionship, adventure, and the special connection that exists between people and their feline friends.
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