Name: The Travelling Cat Chronicles
Rating: 4.436823104693141 (277 reviews)
ISBN: 9780735235250

Hiro Arikawa

Philip Gabriel

The Travelling Cat Chronicles

旅猫リポート

Mari

Selina 

One of my siblings was like that. Overshadowed by the rest of us, it was the kind of kitten you were never sure was there or not, and one day we suddenly noticed it was gone, as if it had never existed.

karina

Tell me, Satoru. What’s out there beyond this field? A lot of wonderful things, I’m thinking. I wonder if I’ll be able to go on a trip with you again. 

Instead of sobbing like that, it would be better to keep a smile on your face till the end. And I’m sure you’ll be happier. 

adleena

A cat could never see all the sights the world has to offer in one lifetime. There's just so much out there. 

'Dont just sit here fretting about being too late. Go there and mourn him. Tell him you're sorry you didn't make it in time, that you wanted to see him.'

For the rest of my life, I would remember all the shades of red Satoru mentioned that day.

We take journeys to explore exotic new places and to return to the comforts of home, to visit old acquaintances and to make new friends. But the most important journey is the one that shows us how to follow our hearts... An instant and international bestseller, The Travelling Cat Chronicles has charmed readers around the world. With simple yet descriptive prose, this novel gives voice to Nana the cat and his owner, Satoru, as they take to the road on a journey with no other purpose than to visit three of Satoru's longtime friends. Or so Nana is led to believe... With his crooked tail--a sign of good fortune--and adventurous spirit, Nana is the perfect companion for the man who took him in as a stray. As they travel in a silver van across Japan, with its ever-changing scenery and seasons, they will learn the true meaning of courage and gratitude, of loyalty and love.

Jill

My heart hurts a lot. But sometimes all you need is a good cry. I’m glad this was the last book to wrap up my 2019.

Talharim

Não gostei muito do foco que o livro dá pros personagens secundários, nenhum deles me interessou muito (apesar de serem relevantes pra linda conclusão). De longe as melhores partes eram justamente as viagens do Nana com o Satoru, e justamente por isso os capítulos finais são incríveis, porque é quanto a história foca exclusivamente neles. Me segurei muito pra não desabar em lágrimas no meio do trabalho. "(...) Vou ter para sempre o nome Nana, meio esquisito para um gato macho. A cidade onde Satoru cresceu, E os campos onde tremulam as plantações de arroz, E o mar, assustador com seu rugido estrondoso, E o monte Fuji, que parece vir para cima da gente, E a televisão quadrada, tão boa de deitar em cima, E Momo, a gata madura e elegante, E Toramaru, o cachorro de pelo tigrado, insolente e obstinado, E a gigantesca balsa branca que engole muitos e muitos carros, E os cachorros da sala de animais que balançaram o rabo para animar Satoru, E o gato persa desbocado que me desejou good luck, E as terras vastas e planas de Hokkaido, estendendo-se até onde a vista alcança, E as flores lilases e amarelas que crescem vigorosas ao longo da estrada, E os campos de capim que parecem um mar, E os cavalos pastando, E os frutos muito vermelhos das sorveiras, E os vários tons de vermelho que Satoru me ensinou a enxergar, E as delgadas bétulas brancas, E o cemitério amplo e fresco, E os buquês da cor do arco-íris que deixamos lá, E os corações brancos no traseiro dos veados, E também o enorme, bem enorme arco-íris duplo desenhado no céu, com os dois pés fincados no chão, Vou me lembrar de tudo isso para o resto da vida."

thya

such a cute story omg, but got a bit bored

A life-affirming anthem to kindness and self-sacrifice, The Travelling Cat Chronicles shows how the smallest things can provide the greatest joy. We take journeys to explore exotic new places and to return to the comforts of home, to visit old acquaintances and to make new friends. But the most important journey is the one that shows us how to follow our hearts . . . An instant international bestseller, The Travelling Cat Chronicles has charmed readers around the world. With simple yet descriptive prose, this novel gives voice to Nana the cat and his owner, Satoru, as they take to the road on a journey with no other purpose than to visit three of Satoru's longtime friends. Or so Nana is led to believe . . . With his crooked tail--a sign of good fortune--and adventurous spirit, Nana is the perfect companion for the man who took him in as a stray. And as they travel in a silver van across Japan, with its ever-changing scenery and seasons, they will learn the true meaning of courage and gratitude, of loyalty and love.

I bought this book with jolly, only to finished crying. I was just glad they reunited in the end.

Cronache di un gatto viaggiatore

Bárbara Borba

Beth Cordall

Lovely and gentle. I chose this book because I read that it was 'feel-good', uplifting, comforting etc. It is to a point... but I was fully unprepared for how unbelievably sad it is!

"A life-affirming anthem to kindness and self-sacrifice, The Travelling Cat Chronicles shows how the smallest things can provide the greatest joy.  We take journeys to explore exotic new places and to return to the comforts of home, to visit old acquaintances and to make new friends. But the most important journey is the one that shows us how to follow our hearts...  An instant international bestseller, The Travelling Cat Chronicles has charmed readers around the world. With simple yet descriptive prose, this novel gives voice to Nana the cat and his owner, Satoru, as they take to the road on a journey with no other purpose than to visit three of Satoru's longtime friends. Or so Nana is led to believe...  With his crooked tail--a sign of good fortune--and adventurous spirit, Nana is the perfect companion for the man who took him in as a stray. And as they travel in a silver van across Japan, with its ever-changing scenery and seasons, they will learn the true meaning of courage and gratitude, of loyalty and love"--

The travelling cat chronicles

Slow read at first but ending was emotionally impactful. 

Steph Chez

Às vezes é preciso fazer uma longa viagem para descobrir aquilo que está perto de você. O gato Nana está viajando pelo Japão. Ele não sabe muito bem para onde está indo ou por quê, mas ele está sentado no banco da van prata de Satoru, seu dono. Lado a lado, eles cruzam o país para visitar velhos amigos. O fazendeiro durão que acredita que gatos só servem para caçar ratos, o simpático casal dono de uma pousada que aceita animais, e o marido abandonado pela esposa que ama animais. Mas qual é o motivo dessa viagem? E por que todos estão tão interessados em Nana e Satoru? Ninguém sabe muito bem o que está acontecendo e Satoru não diz nada, mas quando Nana descobrir o motivo da viagem, seu pequeno coração passará por uma das mais difíceis provas de suas sete vidas. Narrado em vozes alternadas, esse romance emocionante e divertido nos mostra um jovem de grande coração e um narrador-gato muito esperto, numa amizade que desafia as fronteiras de um país e da própria vida.

Relatos de um gato viajante

pensando em quem partiu antes de nós e em quem virá depois

THE PERFECT CURL-UP READ FOR CAT LOVERS 'Prepare to have your heartstrings tugged by this quirky tale' Sunday Mirror 'A book about kindness and love, and how the smallest things can provide happiness' Stylist ___ It's not the journey that counts, but who's at your side. Nana is on a road trip, but he is not sure where he is going. All that matters is that he can sit beside his beloved owner Satoru in the front seat of his silver van. Satoru is keen to visit three old friends from his youth, though Nana doesn't know why and Satoru won't say. Set against the backdrop of Japan's changing seasons and narrated with a rare gentleness and humour, Nana's story explores the wonder and thrill of life's unexpected detours. It is about the value of friendship and solitude, and knowing when to give and when to take. At the heart of this book is a powerful message about the importance of kindness. It shows, above all, how acts of love, both great and small, can transform our lives. ___ What readers are saying: 'Delightful, insightful, full of warmth with plenty of humour.' 'Uplifting and heart wrenching in equal measure.' 'It had me in floods of tears but filled me with hope too.'

The most uplifting book of the year

a cat and its master, fully fleshed out in writing. it felt so real i feel like i was with them

moira

I picked this up at a lovely second hand bookstore while visiting an island with my girlfriend. I was a bit tight with money at the time, as it was the last days of our trip, so I hesitantly put it down and left. Hours later, something prompted me to go back and find it. I was so anxious someone else would’ve snatched it before I got back to the store, that I was dragging my gf’s hand in the streets of Naxos to get to the bookstore as fast as possible. I’m very happy I managed to go back and my gf ended up buying it for me. Now! Back to the review. 

This story is heartbreakingly beautiful. Such a simple story that truly leaves its mark in your heart. Although sad, the ending leaves you feeling hopeful that there’s something better waiting all for all of us at the end of the road. Reading Nana’s POV was always delightful. A story about finding and choosing your person again and again until the end. A story about family, friendship, and the simple joys of everyday life through a cat’s eyes. I definitely recommend this gem and can’t wait to read more from Hiro Arikawa. 

Evmorfili Bairamidou

I picked this up at a lovely second hand bookstore while visiting an island with my girlfriend. I was a bit tight with money at the time, as it was the last days of our trip, so I hesitantly put it down and left. Hours later, something prompted me to go back and find it. I was so anxious someone else would’ve snatched it before I got back to the store, that I was dragging my gf’s hand in the streets of Naxos to get to the bookstore as fast as possible. I’m very happy I managed to go back and my gf ended up buying it for me. Now! Back to the review. 

This story is heartbreakingly beautiful. Such a simple story that truly leaves its mark in your heart. Although sad, the ending leaves you feeling hopeful that there’s something better waiting all for all of us at the end of the road. Reading Nana’s POV was always delightful. A story about finding and choosing your person again and again until the end. A story about family, friendship, and the simple joys of everyday life through a cat’s eyes. I definitely recommend this gem and can’t wait to read more from Hiro Arikawa. 

Emma Lechner

diya

A book that “speak[s] volumes about our need for connection—human, feline or otherwise” (The San Francisco Chronicle), The Travelling Cat Chronicles is a life-affirming anthem to kindness and self-sacrifice that shows how the smallest things can provide the greatest joy—the perfect gift for cat lovers and travellers! We take journeys to explore exotic new places and to return to the comforts of home, to visit old acquaintances and to make new friends. But the most important journey is the one that shows us how to follow our hearts... An instant international bestseller and indie bestseller, The Travelling Cat Chronicles has charmed readers around the world. With simple yet descriptive prose, this novel gives voice to Nana the cat and his owner, Satoru, as they take to the road on a journey with no other purpose than to visit three of Satoru's longtime friends. Or so Nana is led to believe... With his crooked tail—a sign of good fortune—and adventurous spirit, Nana is the perfect companion for the man who took him in as a stray. And as they travel in a silver van across Japan, with its ever-changing scenery and seasons, they will learn the true meaning of courage and gratitude, of loyalty and love. On New York Post's Required Reading List

this is so ... full of hope. a story about a cat and its master finding each other again and again and again. it’s a story about friendship, family and just our relationships with other people and how we can affect each other. had a good cry at the end, what a ride. 

開花

Ghofran Mustafa 

Tbh I read it because 
the title attracted me "I love cats".
I thought it was a fictional novel at first, turns out that I was wrong.

the story is about 
a young man and his cat Nana,
traveling across Japan.
during his travels, he meets various people like his childhood friend and his first love.
about the bonds we share with family, friends and our pets.
The story is deeper than it seems.
It touched me, you'll cry while reading it "If you're a sensitive person like me".
It worth the time I spent on it.

PS.
you don't have to be a cat lover to enjoy it.

Easily one of my favorite books (that has a cat as part of the characters).

raya

Ásztai Anna

Your cat knows how you feel and they love you. They understand, and they will be with you until the end of time. Today I will go out and pet and feed all the cats on the street because they are my best friends.

deniz

O gato Nana está viajando pelo Japão. Ele não sabe muito bem para onde está indo ou por que, mas ele está sentado no banco da van prata de Satoru, seu dono. Lado a lado, eles cruzam o país para visitar velhos amigos. O fazendeiro durão que acredita que gatos só servem para caçar ratos, o simpático casal dono de uma pousada que aceita animais, e o marido abandonado pela esposa que ama animais. Mas qual é o motivo dessa viagem? E por que todos estão tão interessados em Nana e Satoru? Ninguém sabe muito bem o que está acontecendo e Satoru não diz nada, mas quando Nana descobrir o motivo da viagem, seu pequeno coração passará por uma das mais difíceis provas de suas sete vidas. Narrado em vozes alternadas, esse romance emocionante e divertido nos mostra um jovem de grande coração e um narrador-gato muito esperto, numa amizade que desafia as fronteiras de um país e da própria vida.

lindo livro, de verdade sinto que vou levar pra minha vida o satoru e o nana

victor

had me in tears at 5 in the morning thinking about my cats

Lettuce Wrapped Cabbage Cat

cried. laughed. then cried again. isn’t that life

Natasha Mok

maryam

this is one of the best book i've read in a long time, and one of my favorite books in the world

i don't know how much i can say, because i've literally just finished and can't stop crying my eyes out but this book is everything. i don't think i've cried so hard over a book before. nana's and satoru's love for each other is the purest kind of love, and being able to witness that was such a special thing. i am so grateful for this book.

Alexander Sandberg

Jessica Biwang

A very heartwarming novel 💜

As a cat lover, I can relate to Satoru in so many levels. I just hope that I also have his heart for forgiveness and understanding. I finished this book while crying my heart out and I will definitely recommend this book to everyone. One of my best books this year 💜🥹

The Travelling Cat Chronicles

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