The Cat Who Saved the Library (The Cat Who..., #2)
Sōsuke Natsukawa
The highly anticipated sequel to Sosuke Natsukawa's The Cat Who Saved Books – an uplifting tale from Japan about a talking cat, a book-loving girl and the power of books to make a difference in the world. Nanami sees nothing wrong with a library and cat combination. But a talking cat is a whole other story. Thirteen-year-old Nanami Kosaki loves reading. The local library is a home from home and books have become her best friends. When Nanami notices books disappearing from the library shelves, she’s particularly curious about a suspicious man in a grey suit whose furtive behaviour doesn’t feel right. Should she follow him to see what he’s up to? When a talking tabby cat called Tiger appears to warn her about how dangerous that would be, together they’re brave enough to follow the frightening trail to find out where all the books have gone. Will Nanami and Tiger overcome the challenges of the adventure ahead? Warm, wonderful and wise, The Cat Who Saved the Library is also a powerful lesson never to underestimate the value of great literature, and a reminder always to think for ourselves, no matter what our charismatic leaders might say.
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0⤷ 3.5✩ Thanks to Pan Macmillan for providing me with this E-ARC via NetGalley. This book takes a different approach from the last one, telling one story which is more character-focused and had one singular message. It therefore has a slower pace, rather than the sprints of the last book. The change in structure does make it feel less punchy than the first book, and while I liked the characters, I did not necessarily feel deeply attached to them. The message is still meaningful, even though the first part had more sophisticated insights. It still feels like a good, insightful and cozy read.
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