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She and Her Cat: Stories

Makoto Shinkai, Naruki Nagakawa
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She and Her Cat: Stories

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2022

Book Brief

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Makoto Shinkai, Naruki Nagakawa

She and Her Cat: Stories

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

135

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

Tokyo, Japan • Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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Super Short Summary

She and Her Cat: Stories by Makoto Shinkai and Naruki Nagakawa features interconnected short stories exploring the deep bond between humans and their cats. Through tales like "Kanojo and Her Cat" and "Cherry Blossoms," the book portrays the companionship, emotions, and understanding shared between person and feline, highlighting themes of connection and solitude.

Melancholic

Nostalgic

Bittersweet

Heartwarming

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.0

17,216 ratings

68%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

She and Her Cat: Stories by Makoto Shinkai and Naruki Nagakawa is praised for its poetic storytelling and emotional depth, capturing the bond between humans and their feline companions. The narrative's simplicity and empathy resonate with readers, though some critics note that the interconnected tales may feel overly sentimental or lack complexity. Overall, it is an evocative exploration of companionship.

Who should read this

Who Should Read She and Her Cat: Stories?

A reader drawn to She and Her Cat: Stories would appreciate heartfelt, introspective narratives about human-animal connections, blending warmth with subtle existential themes. Fans of The Traveling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa and The Guest Cat by Takashi Hiraide may find this collection compelling.

4.0

17,216 ratings

68%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

135

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

Tokyo, Japan • Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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