Description
A quiet, observant story unfolds around a household that welcomes an unexpected “guest”—a cat whose presence subtly reshapes the rhythms of everyday life. As the characters navigate small routines, private griefs, and shifting connections, the cat becomes a catalyst for noticing what has been overlooked and for confronting the emotions people keep at a distance. Blending gentle humor with moments of tenderness, the novel explores themes of companionship, impermanence, and the ways living beings mirror our own longing for comfort and meaning. With Takashi Hiraide’s lyrical, understated style, the book offers a warm, reflective reading experience that feels both intimate and quietly profound.
Available Editions
paperback
New Directions Publishing Corporation
Published Jan 1, 2014
140 pages
ISBN: 9780811221504
audiobook
Tantor and Blackstone Publishing
Published Mar 1, 2021
1 pages
ISBN: 9781665283564
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Details
First Published
2014
Language
jpn
Translation
From: jpn
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