On the outskirts of Tokyo, in a neighbourhood crossed by a commuter railway, local cats weave their way through the lives and homes of their owners as they navigate difficult times.
A cat named Chobi sends silent messages of courage to a young woman, willing her to end a faltering relationship; a gifted artist fatally misunderstands her boss's enthusiasm for her paintings; a manga fan shuts herself away after the traumatic death of her friend, while her cat Cookie hatches a plan to persuade her outside; a woman who has dedicated her life to a distant husband learns a lesson in independence from her cat.
Against the urban backdrop of humming trains and private woes, She And Her Cat explores the gentle magic of the everyday. Populated by both the friendly and the feral, it reveals - with heartstopping clarity and warmth - how even in our darkest moments, community and connection may lead us to a happier place.
I read this as a buddy read with my good pal Kath. It’s such a lovely book, very easy reading, and fit in lovely with the spring starting. It follows a few different characters who are all intertwined somehow, and you feel for each of them, hoping they will bump into each other somehow, wondering how they will be connected. We meet some funny characters along the way, but I loved Chobi and Cookie the most.
A gorgeous little read, one I’m sure everyone will enjoy.
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