A wonderful book for cat lovers, and people interested in Japanese culture. If you're into cats, a lot of the observations will make you smile, if you're not, well, you'll be even more baffled by why we feline fans love them so much. The comment about how all cat owners think their cat is the b...
This is a beautifully written, lyrical book, more like poetry than prose it is translated from Japanese. A couple in their thirties in the suburbs of Tokyo are befriended by a neighbour's cat. She entwines herself into their lives. This is a quiet, gentle book with exquisite descriptions of natur...
The Guest Cat is a short read yet is poetic, charming and captivating. More than just a story about a cat, it centers around a couple facing the daily challenges of a mundane life and how the company of one another becomes gradually less fulfilling. Each chapter is a snapshot into the lives of th...