#thecatwhosavedbooks

[vreugd-madelon]

The Cat who Saved Books Review

The Cat who Saved Books by Sōsuke Natsukawa is a 220 page Japanese Magical Realism novel.

Natsuki Books was a tiny second-hand bookshop on the edge of town. Inside, towering shelves reached the ceiling, every one crammed full of wonderful books. Rintaro Natsuki loved this space that his grandfather had created. He spent many happy hours there, reading whatever he liked. It was the perfect refuge for a boy who tended to be something of a recluse. After the death of his grandfather, Rintaro is devastated and alone. It seems he will have to close the shop. Then, a talking tabby cat called Tiger appears and asks Rintaro for help. The cat needs a book lover to join him on a mission. This odd couple will go on three magical adventures to save books from people have imprisoned, mistreated and betrayed them. Finally, there is one last rescue that Rintaro must attempt alone...

I rate this book 4.5/5 stars.

This book was so adorable, along with a cute talking cat; AMAZING! I also love the message of the book, as each labyrinth is representative of a different kind of reader; books are meant to be enjoyed in full and my multiple people. They aren't for display only. The messages are kind of on the nose, which I honestly don't mind, because often when it isn't so clear it goes over my head.

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[thatsoutherngeek]

Last Amazon purchases of 2022. Tatami Galaxy By: Tomihiko Morimi, The Cat Who Saved Books By: Sosuke Natsukawa, Ghoul By: Brian Keene, Dawn of the Dead By: George A.Romero And Susanna Sparrow, The Living Dead By: George A. Romero and Daniel Kraus, Kitchen Confidential By: Anthony Bourdain. Also got a new Bento Style Lunchbox Bentgo for work. I have been wanting a copy of Kitchen Confidential for awhile, I always enjoyed watching Anthony Bourdain on T.V.. #amazonpurchase #books #tatamigalaxythenovel #tomohikomorimi #thecatwhosavedbooks #sosukenatsukawa #ghoul #briankeene #dawnofthedead #georgearomero #susannasparrow #thelivingdead #danielkraus #kitchenconfidential #anthonybourdain #bentgo #Lunchbox (at Ouachita Parish, Louisiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm0TdASs22E/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[syndromeblue-blog]

#nowreading Having finished The Wild Silence last night, which I thoroughly loved. It’s lunchtime and I’m now reading this. The Cat Who Saved Books written by Sosuke Natsukawa “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.” - Rintaro’s Grandpa’s gone. #book #greatreads #reading #author #books #booknerd #booklover #bookcommunity #bookaddict #booksbooksbooks #sosukenatsukawa #thecatwhosavedbooks #positivevibes #bookvibes #readingvibes #foodforthebrain #positivewaves #metalhobbit (at Birmingham, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUZ34lBol_q/?utm_medium=tumblr

[missmusiclove]

“You have vanquished the inhabitants of three labyrinths with your own power. My work here is done.” 🐱📚✨📚🐱 The Cat Who Saved Books by Sosuke Natsukawa is a beautiful book about books that features a talking orange tabby cat, which was gifted to me by @tomislavcielicki for my birthday. Following Rintaro after the death of his grandfather, we watch as he meets the talking orange tabby cat Tiger, who takes him on three magical adventures, all centred around books, and saving them. I have to admit that the labyrinths - The Collector, The Mutilator and the Seller - were incredibly clever and thoughtful, and I loved watching Rintaro come out of himself, and the bond that formed between him and Tiger, as well as the other characters. I thought the repetitive message of “Books have tremendous power” was moving and powerful, and as a reader, incredibly correct. Fantastically written and translated, I had so much fun reading this novel. It had elements of everything - grief, adventure, love, friendship and family. Incredibly evocative and intensely beautiful, I would highly recommend this book to everyone. 🐱📚✨📚🐱 The Cat Who Saved Books is book 10 for 2022. #bookstragram #books #booksofinstagram #booklover #bookphoto #reading #aussieswhoread #avidreader #bookwhore #aussiereader #bookdragon #reader #readersofig #booksofig #bookcommunity #bookish #bibliophile #readersofinstagram #bookstagrammer #booklife #bookaddict #girlswhoread #readinggoals2022 #auskiwibooksta #bookquote #thecatwhosavedbooks #sosukenatsukawa #birthdaygift #booksaboutbooks #gorgeouscovers https://www.instagram.com/p/CZgobsPrczQ/?utm_medium=tumblr

[robyn-weightman]

What's the most recent translated book you've read?

[robyn-weightman]

I would never by a book based on its cover 😜

If it's got a cat, i'm reading it.