June 26,
2019
The Traveling
Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa
A sweet
warm story about a stray cat taken in by a Japanese man. After living together for five years, Satoru realizes
that he needs to find a new home for his beloved cat Nana. They travel around Japan in Satoru’s silver
van, visiting Satoru’s friends to find just the right place for Nana. The narrative alternates between Nana’s voice,
the other animals in the story, and the humans who surround them. Nana (who is a male cat) is quite an entertaining
little guy, making wry observations/comments on the differences between humans,
cats, and dogs. I’m actually a dog
person but loved this story about a guy and the cat he loves.
Of
course the story isn’t really just about a guy and his cat – it’s about
unconditional love, between Satoru and his family, between Satoru and his
friends, but mostly between Satoru and his cat.
I lost my beloved golden retriever Luke last year, so I know how an
animal can be your best friend, and the bond between the two of you. Yes, you will be sobbing at the end, but you
will also have laughed and taken a wonderful road trip.
Because
it’s a very special thing – to have your own cat (or dog) in your home.
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