If Cats Disappeared From The World
If Cats Disappeared From The World
paperback
Published:
20 September, 2018
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Description
A tender, whimsical tale of love, loss, and the quiet miracles of everyday life. Perfect for fans of cosy Japanese fiction.
When an unexpected diagnosis turns his world upside down, a lonely man, with only Cabbage the cat for company, is faced with an impossible choice. The Devil appears with an offer: if he makes one thing in the world disappear, he can have an extra day of life.
As the days tick by, and with Cabbage by his side, he begins a journey that might just lead him back to the people he thought he’d lost. Before it’s too late . . .
Genki Kawamura’s If Cats Disappeared from the World is a life-affirming meditation on what we leave behind – and what we hold onto until the very end.
'If you're a fan of The Guest Cat (or even just cats generally), you'll love this.' – Sunday Times
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781509889174 |
| ISBN10 | 1509889175 |
| Number Of Pages | 208 |
| Item Weight | 156 g |
| Product Dimensions | 134 x 197 x 14 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Pan Macmillan |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
A warm, quirky novel on life, love, family estrangement and what remains when we are gone with a surprising emotional charge. * Observer *
If you're a fan of The Guest Cat (or even just cats generally), you'll love this. * Sunday Times #StyleReads *
This brief existential enquiry into life’s priorities is gently charming. * The Skinny *
A moral tale. * The Express *
A poignant, affecting story about facing up to one's mortality, taking responsibility for one's choices and deciding what truly holds value. * The Herald *
Reminiscent of Johnathan Livingston Seagull, this was a quick read – it only took me a few hours – but it will stay with you long after you finish it. * My Weekly *
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Author's Bio
Genki Kawamura is a bestselling author of three novels. His first novel, If Cats Disappeared From The World, has sold over a million copies in Japan and has been translated into eleven languages. His other novels are Million Dollar Man and April Come She Will. He has also written three children's books Tinny & The Balloon, MOOM, and Patissier Monster. Kawamura is a producer, director, screenwriter, and a showrunner as well.