The Cat Who Saved Books: A Novel

This was a lot different than I thought it would be. Don’t even know what I expected but it was a very good story. And now I wonder how many cats real read 📚 books. 🧐😻😇😜

A young man loses his grandfather and slips into depression meets a talking cat and embarks on a series of gentle quests to "save books."This is a lovely bildungsroman has a sympathetic protagonist and his unusual sidekicks. The book is readable at any age, but the content is more appropriate for teens, tweens, and, of course adults, who love book and quests for self.Fans of LeEngle will find many similarities, using literature instead of science. Two thumbs up for the translator, as subtle concepts had to be rendered here.Sadly, the ebook does not contain illustrations, something I realized only when I read the Illustrator's notes.

This charming book, translated from Japanese, takes the reader on a quick adventure through many facets of the concept of why we love books. Although it is light and an easy read, it presents some important thoughts on the concept of books and reading and is therefore more than simply a book to entertain the reader.The premise concerns a young man who is poised to sell his grandfather's used book shop after his grandfather passes. Our Hero is, as he constantly reminds us, a very ordinary person... but with the help of a magical cat, a charming friend-who-is-a-girl, and a classic hero's journey plot device, the story unfolds whereby Our Hero discovers more about books, and much about himself, by story's end.The writing here is very crisp and simple. There's no attempt to impress the reader with flowery language or big words, it's just the simple telling of a tale... and therefore, a fast and easy read. But the adventures Our Hero experience provoke thoughtful responses in the reader, regarding the nature of books and what they mean to us.My takeaway from this sweet fable was the idea that books have souls, if they are read and loved. As a reader, I have always felt that good books give me something, a window into their characters' lives and perils, but I never thought of the reciprocal action, that my reading and appreciating a book might help give it a soul, to keep it viable, even if it was no longer a popular read.Delightful little story that any reader would appreciate- and would make a great gift for the same.

"When book lovers talk about books their faces seemed to light up."Rintaro Satsuki had been raised by his grandfather, a man who loved books. Happily, Rintaro loved books too. Following his grandfather’s sudden death, Rintaro is left to care for his grandfather’s used book store. He thinks of himself as a “hikikomori” essentially an introvert, with no friends. To his surprise, a couple of students from school stop by to check on him and, more surprisingly, a talking cat appears at the store.The cat “Tiger” is seeking Rintaro’s assistance in saving books that have been imprisoned and need to be rescued. Doubtful of the cat, yet impressed by his confident style, Rintaro agrees to try to help. "'Books have tremendous power’ was his grandfather’s mantra. There are timeless stories, powerful enough to have survived through the ages. Read lots of books like these—they’ll be like friends to you. They’ll inspire and support you. They teach us how to care about others. Empathy - that’s the power of books.”A book about books, and a cat, what’s not to like? It’s like catnip for the soul. This book is similar to nearly every book that I have read that was translated from Japanese to English in that the wording doesn’t flow as easily as I would have liked. None the less, although a bit awkward, the story - the lesson of loving books, learning from books, the value of books and what they can teach you, and books opening your mind to other points of view were well worth the read. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An especially timely read in this time of book banning.

It's an interesting story and a quick read. It has elements of fantasy and science fiction with a tinge of teen angst.Over all it a was a good read.

This is a really cute read. I really like the characters, but the plot is a little weak. Still very enjoyable!

I beautiful story that will appeal to both young and old readers alike. I purchased this particular book to read with my 12 year old daughter. We always choose a few stories to read together over the summer months and this was one of her top picks. It was a very enjoyable read.

Relaxing to sit and read in free time. The story is good. I enjoyed reading about how the books were being saved.

Packing and shipping —handled well. The book arrived promptly. Have quite enjoyed reading Japanese novelsthat have been translated into English.

trama abbastanza improbabile e Fantasy, non mi è piaciuto.

Perfect read for someone who loves, lives and breathes books. It beautifully describes how books are more than just pages and words....

J'ai toujours eu un peu de mal avec les auteurs japonais et celui-ci ne fait pas exception. J'ai encore une fois l'impression de lire un manga, une production studio Ghibli - version écrite. Abandonné après 2 chapitres.

Giving this book 5 stars mainly because it was so comforting, but also because it has some beautiful messages about the importance of books, compassion and empathy.My sister found this book while on a trip to London and (sadly) I didn't pick it up straight away, instead buying it later when we were back home. It's a rather short novel with a little more than 200 pages, so it's a fast read.I loved the aspect of a talking cat setting out to rescue different kinds of books from varying situations and throughout the story one learns not only the importance of books, but also that of kinship, compassion and empathy. It was a delightful read that comforted me even though it did make me sad at some points. But I'll definitely keep it close to my heart and can't thank my sister enough for picking it out for me.