If Cats Disappeared from the World
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Genki Kawamura
The international phenomenon that has sold more than two million copies, If Cats Disappeared from the World--now a Japanese film--is a heartwarming, funny, and profound meditation on the meaning of life.This timeless tale from Genki Kawamura (producer of the Japanese blockbuster animated movie Your Name) is a moving story of loss and reconciliation, and of one man’s journey to discover what really matters most in life. The young postman’s days are numbered. Estranged from his family and living alone with only his cat, Cabbage, to keep him company, he was unprepared for the doctor’s diagnosis that he has only months to live. But before he can tackle his bucket list, the devil shows up to make him an offer: In exchange for making one thing in the world disappear, the postman will be granted one extra day of life. And so begins a very strange week that brings the young postman and his beloved cat to the brink of existence.With each object that disappears, the postman reflects on the life he’s lived, his joys and regrets, and the people he’s loved and lost.
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Author
Genki Kawamura
Pages
160
Publisher
Flatiron Books
Published Date
2019-03-12
ISBN
1250294045 9781250294043
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"One of my favorites! Everyone should read it. Great book about life and death…"
LeeLoo Dallas
"A moving story of death, family, the meaning of life and how our lives are made richer by seemingly insignificant things. "
Jadyn Adams
"No, I’m not crying. You’re crying. Seriously this book is a quiet message. The exposition is a little wordy but once it drew me in, I didn’t mind. It’s a lonely, lovely read."
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Tori
"Such a good read!! This book has so many lessons in it from living life to not taking things for granted. This book truly has it all! It had me crying towards the end thinking about my own life. Over-all this book was fantastic, short sweet and memorable. I will be recommending this to everyone!"
Glen Schum
"Great reading. Very thought provoking and philosophical. Not quite as sad as I’d expected it to be, but that’s ok."
Reykjavik Randelle Salvador
"I found many scenes in this book to be drawn out and depressing but I think it showed a good perspective on an average person that’s struggling with mental illnesses. I thought it was unique how the author put humor into death and the main characters perspective of the devil but in the end it was a great reality check on things we don’t need in life and what really matters."
Ella Kraenzle
"Amazing book if your going through a tough time. Really opened my eyes to opportunity and gratitude."
carleigh Garcia
"The beginning felt a bit juvenile, but the ending is beautiful. It’s a solid book."
Alessandro Rosborough
"I literally only bought this book because the cat's name was Cabbage. Who knew I would be discovering one of my new favorite books?? I absolutely adored this book and everything about it. I loved the story and the plot and the characters and especially the cat. It made me cry, it made me laugh. 5/5 stars, PLEASE read this book!"
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Hannah Grace Whitmill
"OMG<br/><br/>okay so to start off, I got a book recommendation mixed up. It was supposed to be another book but regardless, audible wouldn't let me return this title.<br/><br/>If you're older than 9 years old. Don't read this, it reads as a remedial book. Most likely since it's a translated text it might've lost some luster. <br/><br/>The characters were boring. The plot was not even a plot. I don't even know what it is. <br/>It was a 4 hours audio and I got half way through and gave up. I do not recommend this book at all."
Idalis Mendoza-Bustos