A married couple in a Tokyo suburb, both freelance writers with no children, live in a small rented cottage. One day a neighbor's cat, Chibi, begins to visit their kitchen, and she becomes a regular, changing the rhythm of their house and bringing them closer. The narrator describes the cat's behavior, the garden and the changing seasons with fine detail, until the cottage's owner decides to sell the land.
It is a short, quiet novel for readers who like understated stories about small domestic changes. It suits cat lovers and anyone who likes writing that pays attention to nature, loss and time passing.
Deep, inward-looking, contemplative and thought-provoking; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Mindful Reader. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2001
- Language
- EN
