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If Cats Disappeared from the World
If Cats Disappeared from the World

Pondering existence through a feline-human bond.

Ever considered what truly gives your life meaning? "If Cats Disappeared from the World" is a touching exploration that blends whimsy with profundity. It's a short, poignant journey that could shake your core, making you hug your pet closer and reassess your priorities. Perfect for introspective souls and cat lovers, it's a reminder of the fragile beauty of life, and how interconnected we are with the seemingly small things around us.

  • 本屋大賞 Nominee (2013)
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If Cats Disappeared from the World

by Genki Kawamura, Eric Selland
₱539.55 Now ₱391.05 Save 28%
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ISBN: 9781509889174
Authors: Genki Kawamura, Eric Selland
Publisher: Picador
Date of Publication: 2018-09-20
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary, Fantasy
Related Topics: Magical Realism
Goodreads rating: 3.79
(rated by 87657 readers)

Description

Our narrator’s days are numbered. Estranged from his family, living alone with only his cat Cabbage for company, he was unprepared for the doctor’s diagnosis that he has only months to live. But before he can set about tackling his bucket list, the Devil appears with a special offer: in exchange for making one thing in the world disappear, he can have one extra day of life. And so begins a very bizarre week . . . Because how do you decide what makes life worth living? How do you separate out what you can do without from what you hold dear? In dealing with the Devil our narrator will take himself – and his beloved cat – to the brink. Genki Kawamura's If Cats Disappeared from the World is a story of loss and reconciliation, of one man’s journey to discover what really matters in modern life. This beautiful tale is translated from the Japanese by Eric Selland, who also translated The Guest Cat by Takashi Hiraide. Fans of The Guest Cat and The Travelling Cat Chronicles will also surely love If Cats Disappeared from the World.
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Pondering existence through a feline-human bond.

Ever considered what truly gives your life meaning? "If Cats Disappeared from the World" is a touching exploration that blends whimsy with profundity. It's a short, poignant journey that could shake your core, making you hug your pet closer and reassess your priorities. Perfect for introspective souls and cat lovers, it's a reminder of the fragile beauty of life, and how interconnected we are with the seemingly small things around us.

  • 本屋大賞 Nominee (2013)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.