If Cats Disappeared from the World

It's a hell of a handsell. A 30 year old postman is diagnosed with a brain tumour with days to live when the devil appears to make him a deal. He's already fashioned an end of life bucket list but it ultimately feels an empty practice, seeking novelty when that's not what he's really after. The devil instead offers an extra day of life in exchange for him agreeing to something in the world disappearing. You've read the title - you see where this is going.

It's a sweet, gauzy lensed story filled with swelling music and heartfelt tears that I'm not opposed to. I can appreciate it when it's done well, even if it's clearly manipulative —but this felt a little rote and by the book for my tastes. And that's even with the addition (or possible subtraction) of cats.