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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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- Tash Hayes
- 14-01-2023
sweet story
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 🐈
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- GH
- 30-03-2019
Beautiful
Such a beautiful, melodic story that left tears in the eyes. Music for the ears and soul 10/10.
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- Anonymous User
- 31-10-2018
A beautiful cat story!
A story well told with a good balance between sentiment and reality. I think especially cat lovers will very much this audiobook.
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- Keko V
- 19-09-2023
Amazing!
What a great story!!! So full of heart. Listened to it in one sitting.
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- Glenda K.
- 16-03-2024
Beautifully told, emotional and touching story
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.
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- honeyblossomau
- 10-12-2018
Enjoyable
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!
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- Roy
- 30-08-2019
A heartfelt story that leaves you feeling happy.
Very much one of my most favourite books. A story that warms one's heart and soul, well written and narrated. <3
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- jude13
- 01-08-2018
Gorgeous book
Beautiful and funny story, I loved the fact that the cat was telling the story, loved the setting and how the story slowly unfolded.
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- Jennifer
- 30-01-2022
The travelling car chronicles
This is book is beautifully written with such insight in human and cat relationships . Thank you
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- Terry Herrera
- 26-05-2023
Heart Warming
Loved this tale of a traveling cat. From the perspective of a cat the undertones and characteristics are so much what I see in a cat! Great story!
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