The Travelling Cat Chronicles

This was my favorite read of 2022. It is a gentle, bittersweet read that manages to be sad and inspiring at the same time. I absolutely loved this story as it unfolded and revealed the great love of one man for his friends and one cat for this man.

I listened to the audiobook narrated by George Blagden whose nuanced reading really enhanced the text of the book. I particularly enjoyed the snark he added to the cat's voice. It was perfect.  I particularly loved this line from the cat: “Humans who think we don't understand them are the stupid ones.”

This book is the story of a journey, both physical and emotional. It is filled with humor, wonder, and beauty. As the cat says of the journey: “At that moment, we were without doubt the greatest travellers in the world. And I was the world's greatest travelling cat.” 

This book is something that you should not miss if you've ever been loved by a cat. Perhaps even if you haven't.

I only read this because my bookclub was reading it. It wasn't even on my radar. But I love cats so I thought I'd give it a try. I absolutely LOVED it. I love how you get the cats thoughts and having owned cats I can see it. It's just a beautiful story of a man who takes in a stray. It is beautifully translated and flowed so nicely. Just have some tissues towards the end of the story when you realize Satoru is not going to make it. I cried so hard when Nana was crying in the courtyard for Satoru. .

I am dedicating this review to our bookclub member who has just passed away recently. Jenny Colvin aka Reading Envy.