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The Travelling Cat Chronicles
- Narrated by: George Blagden
- Length: 5 hrs and 59 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Random House presents the audiobook edition of The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa, read by George Blagden.
The tender feelgood story of a man's journey around Japan with a streetcat. Translated by Philip Gabriel, a translator of Murakami.
It's not the journey that counts, but who's at your side.
Nana is on a road trip, but he is not sure where he is going. All that matters is that he can sit beside his beloved owner Satoru in the front seat of his silver van. Satoru is keen to visit three old friends from his youth, though Nana doesn’t know why and Satoru won’t say.
Set against the backdrop of Japan’s changing seasons and narrated with a rare gentleness and humour, Nana’s story explores the wonder and thrill of life’s unexpected detours. It is about the value of friendship and solitude, and knowing when to give and when to take. TRAVELLING CAT has already demonstrated its power to move thousands with a message of kindness and truth. It shows, above all, how acts of love, both great and small, can transform our lives.
A WATERSONES PAPERBACK OF THE YEAR 2017
Critic Reviews
"Bewitching...as self-possessed and comforting as - well, a cat." (Sunday Telegraph)
"A delightful tale of loyalty and friendship." (John Boyne, Irish Times)
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- Aswin Agarwal
- 16-05-19
Very Touching
I dont know what happened to me listening to it, I cried non stop till the ending. Loved the story
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- Anusha
- 17-09-22
A very sassy and sweet cat story
It’s the story of a sassy cat and his adventures. The anthropomorphism of the cat Nana is spot on, you can feel his character come through. The narrator has done a fantastic job in embodying the tone of the novel. Overall it’s a very heart-warming, in part hilarious story. If you’re a cat lover you’ll definitely enjoy this one.
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- Manoj Kumar
- 21-04-24
The narration was outstanding!
Overall a lovely story. If you’re a pet owner, it’ll definitely move you. But the best part for me is the narration by George! Hats off!
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- NP
- 11-08-22
Really heartwarming - such a sweet book
I absolutely loved this book told from a cat’s perspective. So tender and tinted with both joy and sorrow.
There was a part of the story that I did feel was unnecessary. But overall, it doesn’t detract from the book.
The narration was amazing! One of the best on Audible. A definite must-listen for everyone. And if you’re a cat lover, this will really touch your heart and warm your soul.
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- Candy
- 12-10-23
loveeeed it
it's a quick read with the potential to be engraved in your memory for always.....
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- Kapil
- 26-05-22
memorable
It is a soulful story about a cat and her human and has many lessons on life, death, happiness and grief and above all companionship! Highly recommend it. Listen using headphones, the audio is a bit soft.
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- bashan surinder singh
- 05-04-22
An unforgettable and delightful book
Loved every bit of the book. I was planning on buying a physical copy but ended up listening to the audiobook and so glad that I did! The narration is excellent and the story heartwarming.
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- George
- 13-01-21
Beautiful Story
Thoughtful storyline, the author has managed to captivate the audience and the narrator too has beautifully narrated the story.
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- Pragya Singhal
- 24-05-20
An emotional read, lovely story - remind of Marley
Before I started the book, I had two thoughts- I am not a cat person, and I am here for the animal story more than the human onem Reading this book made me rethink about my previous two statements. it's a lovely story and nicely written by the author. you can feel being present in every moment and living it. the bit I liked the most was when the cat and other animals come together. you just can't help but smile while agreeing with their responses and emotions. also, I haven't cried this much since I read Marley and me... beautiful book and would recommend everyone to read it, animal person or not.
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- R Chacko
- 09-08-19
A delightful audio production of a lovely story
The Travelling Cat Chronicles begins simply with the rescue of an injured stray cat, eventually named Nana. We learn about the rescuer, Satoru, from this stray as the two undertake a trip to meet some of the people Satoru holds dear. I loved the cat narrator of this book. It seems so unmistakably a cat—that sense of calm, that snark... the feline voice is wonderful. Of course, this is fiction, so some suspension of disbelief is required. And Satoru himself is someone I, for one, would have loved to have known. He seems so forgiving, so loving that he seems unreal. But this is not the story of one man or one cat, it is about the bonds we build through life and how our lives are richer for it.
There is so much love in this book that it was refreshing to read in a time when the scales seem to be tipping towards hate. I usually listen to my Audible books when I am travelling, usually on public transport, but by the time I got to the last two chapters, I had to stop. It would have been difficult to explain my tears!
This is a well-written book, seemingly well translated too, but for me the highlight was George Blagden’s narration, which was simply delightful. There is voice modulation without unnecessary gimmicks, the pace is languid without being a drag, the characters are identifiable. Simply put, it is a pleasure to hear.
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