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The Guest Cat
The Guest Cat
Author: Takashi Hiraide, Eric Selland (Translator)
A couple in their thirties live in a small rented cottage in a quiet part of Tokyo. They work at home as freelance writers. They no longer have very much to say to one another. — One day a cat invites itself into their small kitchen. She is a beautiful creature. She leaves, but the next day comes again, and then again and again. New, small joys a...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781447279402
ISBN-10: 1447279409
Publication Date: 9/25/2014
Pages: 140
Edition: Main Market Ed.
Rating:
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
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4.3 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Macmillan
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 5
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virgosun avatar reviewed The Guest Cat on + 886 more book reviews
What an odd story. It's somewhat dry and a touch 'literary' in style. Chibi, the neighborhood cat, brings a couple closer together, but it's very subtle. There's no major marital hurdles to overcome, just a couple involved in their work. Reflections on their life, of the people flowing in and out, the changes in the neighborhood, and how a cat and a mid-thirties couple adopt each other; you know, life stuff. The story lacks excitement, but sometimes life just isn't exciting. 3 stars


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