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A WATERSONES PAPERBACK OF THE YEAR 2017
'Anyone who has ever unashamedly loved an animal will read this book with gratitude, for its understanding of an emotion that ennobles us as human beings, whether we value it or not' LYNNE TRUSS, Guardian
`Bewitching... as self-possessed and comforting as - well, a cat' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
`It has the warmth, painterly touch, and tenderness of a Studio Ghibli film - and it is a delight to read' FINANCIAL TIMES
'A delightful tale of loyalty and friendship' JOHN BOYNE, IRISH TIMES
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It's not the journey that counts, but who's at your side.
Nana is on a road trip, but he is not sure where he is going. All that matters is that he can sit beside his beloved owner Satoru in the front seat of his silver van. Satoru is keen to visit three old friends from his youth, though Nana doesn't know why and Satoru won't say.
Set against the backdrop of Japan's changing seasons and narrated with a rare gentleness and humour, Nana's story explores the wonder and thrill of life's unexpected detours. It is about the value of friendship and solitude, and knowing when to give and when to take. TRAVELLING CAT has already demonstrated its power to move thousands of readers with a message of kindness and truth. It shows, above all, how acts of love, both great and small, can transform our lives.
'Arikawa has a lightness of touch that elevates her story to a tale about loyalty and friendship ... while speaking to our basic human need for companionship' JOHN BOYNE, Irish Times
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:
'I devoured this in just four days. Read it and weep'
'What an astounding book'
'Totally enchanting and delightful'
'Full of hope. Just as good for non-cat-owners as well'
'Absolutely amazing. I read it in a couple of days'
'One of the best little books I have ever read'
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Product Reviews
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The Unbreakable Bond Between a Man and His Cat
I chose this book to read with my 13-year old grandson, who is a cat lover. The funny episodes I expected are here, but there is so much more about this book that touched us both deeply. It has so much to say about devotion, friendship and gratitude, even in times of sadness and loss. The story is beautifully told, with a delicate balance of humor and seriousness.
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This was the first book ever to have me in tears
Such a well- written and constructed book that I almost read it non-stop. The closing chapter had me in tears. I'm a bloke: we don't do that sort of thing! I won't detail the personal circumstances at the time which brought it about as that might spoil it for other readers. However, if you have any feelings in you at all, read this book!
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A lovely happy and sad story for cat lovers
This is the story of Nana, a stray cat who gets adopted by Saturo. As a cat lover I can tell you the bits of the book “written” by Nana are authentic cat. The story is told alternately from Saturo ‘s point of view and the cat’s. It is a lovely read and heart-warming - a word I hate using but is the only apt one. In their travels together they cover large distances . The landscapes are beautifully described and I learned a lot about Japan. My only caveat is that the language is sometimes awkward - this may be due to translation.
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