The Goodbye Cat by Hiro Arikawa
The uplifting new Japanese cat novel from the million-copy bestselling author of The Travelling Cat Chronicles
A huge bestseller in Japan, every page is a joyous celebration of cats and how we cannot resist sharing our lives with them. The perfect read for cat lovers.
Against changing seasons in Japan, seven cats weave their way through their owners' lives.
A needy kitten rescued from the recycling bin teaches a new father how to parent his own human baby; a colony of wild cats on a holiday island shows a young boy not to stand in nature's way; a family is perplexed by their cat's devotion to their charismatic but uncaring father; a woman curses how her cat constantly visits her at night; and an elderly cat, Kota, hatches a plan to pass into the next world as a spirit so that he and his owner may be together for ever.
Bursting with empathy and love, The Goodbye Cat explores the unstoppable cycle of life as we see how the steadiness and devotion of a well-loved cat never lets us down.
Format: Paperback | 256 pages
Dimensions (cm): 19.7 x 12.8 x 1.6 | 210g
Publication Date: 10 Oct 2023
Publisher: Penguin Random House UK
Imprint: Doubleday
Publication City/Country: London, United Kingdom
Language: English
ISBN10: 0857529137
ISBN13: 9780857529138
Condition: Very Good
A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. Very minimal damage to the cover, including very, very minor scuff marks along the edges. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. Very minimal wear and tear.