Hiraide, Takashi
The Guest Cat
- ISBN 13:
- 9781447279402
- author:
- Hiraide, Takashi
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Picador
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 13 x 0.9 x 19.7 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A small rented cottage in a quiet part of Tokyo is home to a couple in their thirties, who work from home as freelance copy-editors. Their lives are quiet and uneventful, with little to say to one another. But one day, a cat appears, inviting itself into their kitchen. The cat returns the next day, and the day after that, and soon the couple is buying treats for the animal and engaging in conversations about its quirks. As the days pass, their lives are infused with a newfound sense of promise and joy. The novel is a beautifully written exploration of the beauty in everyday moments and the transformative power of unexpected companionship. The Guest Cat is a poignant and evocative novel that celebrates the simple pleasures in life. With its unique blend of poetic beauty and quiet introspection, this book is a worthwhile read for anyone who has ever found solace in the company of animals. The novel's subtle yet powerful exploration of the human condition has been widely praised, and its unique style has been compared to the work of other acclaimed writers.
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