The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro ArikawaMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
You don't have to be a cat lover to enjoy this book, but it certainly doesn't hurt. It's a lovely little story that was a lot more emotional than I was expecting. The story details how Satoru and his cat, Nana, meet and the journey they take across Japan. We get to meet all of the people that meant the most to Satoru and how each of them have been impacted by cats, and other animals, in their lives. These stories meander in much the same way that Satoru and Nana do on their journey.
One element of this book that I liked a lot is the use of Nana's perspective to tell the story. Since the book is essentially about Satoru (it shifts between telling parts about the present day and his past), having the cat put in its two cents about Satoru is a good choice. It helps to build the camaraderie between the two of them as the story progresses, which adds to its impact. Some of the small moments along their travels end up being the most important.
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