The Travelling Cat Chronicles Kindle Edition

Satoru is 25 years old and finds a cat with a crooked tail and markings just like when he had when he was a boy. He loves it instantly and takes it home and names it Nana.Anyone who likes cats would enjoy this book, unless the sentimentality is too much for you. I enjoyed it very much, especially the side commentary of the cats thoughts which are often more sarcastic than his actions would suggest.Satoru has a good life with his cat, but then one day he comes, and tells Nana that he will have to find him a new home. We don’t really find out why but they pile into a silver van and go to see all of Satoru’s friend on a long trip. They see many wonderful things and have an excellent time.There’s more to the story and if you would like something, gentle and comforting this might be for you. I gave it five stars.

Author Hiro Arikawa captures the depths of a bond that can be formed between a human and his pet, in this case between a young man named Satoru and his cat named Nana. Their relationship has a happenstance beginning, as the cat is a stray that uses Satoru's silver van as a refuge from the weather, sunning on top during the day and hiding underneath in rain. When Satoru notices the cat, he begins to leave food scraps out for him. This arrangement continues for a while, until the cat is hit by a car and suffers a broken leg. He crawls to Satoru's door and meows for his very life. After an indoor convalescent period, a decision must be made. Satoru lives in an apartment that does not allow pets. Much of the story is told from the point of view of the cat, who thinks in and can understand human language, but cannot speak. His thoughts are humorous and quite sardonic, bringing many laugh-out-loud moments to this reader. Once the cat consents to be adopted, Satoru gives him the name of Nana because the shape of his tail resembles the Japanese word for the number sevenSatoru is a very kind person, but he has seen his share of sorrows. His parents were killed in a car wreck when he was in his teens, and he had to go live with an aunt who would not let him bring the previous cat he so dearly loved. That cat went to live with distant relatives and died before Satoru could visit him. Just when Nana and Satoru were settling in together, Satoru announced they must go on a trip and that he would be looking for a new owner for Nana. He didn't give a reason, but at this point fairly early in the book, the journeys began, as Satoru sought one home after another for his beloved feline friend. At each stop along the way, where Satoru would be visiting close friends from the many different schools he had attended, Nana would misbehave so that the potential owners would reject him. After several failed tries, Satoru heads to his aunt's house, where it is determined both man and cat shall live.Arikawa's descriptions of the magnificent journey through Japan are breath-taking. It made me want to see Mount Fuji in person. Nana enjoys the walks through magnificent flowers and fields, but is very scared of the ocean for its noise and irregular and powerful movements. Eventually the sad reason Satoru tried to give Nana away is revealed and some very poignant passages follow. It was a tearjerker for me, but a wonderful book. I'm an adult reader, but I can recommend this book for young adults because there is no bad language, the story flashes back to school days of Satoru and his friends, and kids love their pets.

Nana is a street smart cat who sleeps on a warm silver van parked along the street and has the admiration of the owner of that van who puts food out for him. One day Nana is badly injured and drags himself to the van yowling for the attention of the owner. Satoru rushes Nana to the vet and before long Nana is a much loved mostly indoor cat.Satoru and Nana enjoy each other's company for five years and then Satoru takes Nana on trips to see old friends hoping that he can find a new home for Nana. We aren't told why Satoru wants to give away his beloved cat. While journeying to the homes of old friends we learn much about his sad childhood and what a lovely person he is. All of his friends are willing to keep Nana, but Nana has other ideas. He orchestrates a problem with the animals at each home so that he won't be left. Nana, of course, understands Japanese and speaks dog so you hear much of the story from him. (Translated to English, of course).It took me a bit more than 50 pages to get interested in the story--so give it time. Yes, the book is a tear-jerker, but it is a lovely, sweet story that is worth reading.

Beautiful story full of life lessons, comforting philosophy, and the beauty in loving an animal - one of the greatest joys of human incarnation. I really cannot do the story justice, but it's a must read for anyone who has ever loved a cat.

An absolutely lovely tale about living life to the fullest and leaving it when it's time, gracefully. I laughed and shed tears and I expect to continue thinking of this book for a long while. I'm very much a cat lover but I don't think you have to be to enjoy this beautiful book.

It was okay, I had a hard time falling in love with Nana. I don't hate cats but I dont like cats either and this is exactly what I expect of a cat, rude behavior ect. I stepped away from the book when the poor dog was getting reprimanded. I will say the ending of the book was Nana's saving grace. The story was overall in my opinion is well paced, although some parts did get slow. If you are a cat lover I think you will like this book.

A real tearjerker but with fun and laughs mixed in. Written so you believe it is being told by a cat. A feel good kind of story. I recommend it to cat lovers and people who enjoy a life story.