if cats disappeared from the world by genki kawamura

Nevermind that there are actual experts in the field of medicine, psychology and philosophy that can convey the messages in a more scientific and grown-up method. Nevertheless, it seemed to work for me as a reader because I find myself raking in a tonne of life lessons that can be applicable in everyday life through these kinds of books. Or perhaps it is simply that my brain just needs something complex to be explained in the most rudimentary format for it all to make sense.

Perhaps it is because metaphors and analogies are used to represent a deeper meaning. You don’t have to think about existence, let the young post man does that.For whatever reason, this year I seem to be drawn to books that have seemingly simple idealogies about life while seeking a substantial existence. Nevertheless, it’s a nice-to-read book when you just want to relax and entertain yourself with mild story. It is beautiful, for sure, but my high consumption of slice-of-life manga and anime makes me think this novella is a common, typical model of the genre, instead of an exciting one (knowing that the hype for this book is considerably huge). Well, I cannot make an opinion regarding the issue, but I think I’ve outgrown such theme of story. Some reviews of this book mentioned about the lost in translation–as the translator seemingly does not capture the nuance that Kawamura intended to do. This novella is another slice-of-life that makes readers calm and may appreciate the mundanity of everyday lives. The existence of the cats are significant to portray story about memory of the loved one and affection. Cabbage, and the previous cat, Lettuce, appears in the story to gives a sense of belonging to the story and its character. There is no odd or strange scenes, except Kawamura portrays the devil himself as humorous being. I want to say it is cliche but the fact that I enjoy it without struggling too much is an appreciation.

It is a gentle story, with much predictable plot and theme. But I think the calmness of the story gives each fragment a tender tone. His recall and nostalgia about his life, family, and ex-girlfriend is an almost typical theme in a story like this. For each item, the young man contemplates about his mundane life, with his cat, Cabbage, accompanies him. What if? This novella starts with a simple premise: a young post man has to die, and the devil shows to offer him one day of extra life in exchange to making one thing from the world.

If cats disappeared from the world by genki kawamura