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The Travelling Cat Chronicles

By: Hiro Arikawa, Philip Gabriel
Narrated by: George Blagden
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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

©2018 Hiro Arikawa and Philip Gabriel (P)2018 Penguin Audio Animals Fantasy Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Magic Magical Realism World Literature Cats Feel-Good Heartfelt

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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What a lovely story for cat lovers and people who want to know more about the places of Japan and the culture of the people who live there. The narrator was clear in speaking and changed his voice to become the characters, even the cat 🐈

sweet story

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Such a beautiful, melodic story that left tears in the eyes. Music for the ears and soul 10/10.

Beautiful

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A story well told with a good balance between sentiment and reality. I think especially cat lovers will very much this audiobook.

A beautiful cat story!

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What a great story!!! So full of heart. Listened to it in one sitting.

Amazing!

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I grew to love the voice of the narrator as he voiced the cat. The story unfolded slowly and gently and I was in tears by the end. Just a lovely and touching story that has many life lessons in it.

Beautifully told, emotional and touching story

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A lovely heart-warming tale. Suitable for all age groups and cat lovers. I’m really glad I purchased this book, it’s quite refreshing. 5 stars!

Enjoyable

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Very much one of my most favourite books. A story that warms one's heart and soul, well written and narrated. <3

A heartfelt story that leaves you feeling happy.

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I felt it a privilege to have listened to this book - the narrator gave dignity and warmth to all of the characters in the story - his skill and ability with their voices was a delight to listen to - a gentle, uplifting window into a world of good people and a cat …a cat that i will never forget - this book affected me deeply - a truly moving and wonderful experience

A tender and profoundly beautiful story

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A heartwarming, funny, story, about friendship, & loyalty. This performance is true to the spirit of the text.

heartwarming story, beautifully performed

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Beautiful and funny story, I loved the fact that the cat was telling the story, loved the setting and how the story slowly unfolded.

Gorgeous book

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