We'll Prescribe You a Cat
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A cat a day keeps the doctor away…
Discover the award-winning, bestselling Japanese novel that has become an international sensation in this utterly charming, vibrant celebration of the healing power of cats.
Tucked away in an old building at the end of a narrow alley in Kyoto, the Kokoro Clinic for the Soul can only be found by people who are struggling in their lives and genuinely need help. The mysterious clinic offers a unique treatment to those who find their way there: it prescribes cats as medication. Patients are often puzzled by this unconventional prescription, but when they “take” their cat for the recommended duration, they witness profound transformations in their lives, guided by the playful, empathetic, occasionally challenging yet endearing cats.
Throughout the pages, the power of the human-animal bond is revealed as a disheartened businessman finds unexpected joy in physical labor, a young girl navigates the complexities of elementary school cliques, a middle-aged man struggles to stay relevant at work and home, a hardened bag designer seeks emotional balance, and a geisha finds herself unable to move on from the memory of her lost cat. As the clinic’s patients navigate their inner turmoil and seek resolution, their feline companions lead them toward healing, self-discovery, and newfound hope.
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We'll Prescribe You a Cat is a 2-book series with 2 primary works first released in 2023 with contributions by Syou Ishida and 石田 祥.
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Um livro fofinho e divertido, leitura bem fluida e que te faz refletir em diversos pontos da sua vida. Tenho gostado muito desse tipo de literatura “de cura”, onde nada de muito significativamente ruim acontece, apenas uma leitura para se distrair e relaxar.
For me it wasn't that much of a cozy read. I feel like if you have cats and really love them, some stuff that is happening is more triggering than wholesome. I liked the stories 2, 4 and 5 but really disliked 1 and 3. After the third story I was thinking about putting the book down because I felt mostly uneasy reading it up to that point. But I think, story 2 is my favorite and also what I thought what most stories would be before reading the book. Also maybe I just didn't gst it but I felt kike the ending was a bit open. You got the connections and some stuff that was implied but I just feel like there is something missinh to tie everything together.
“[b:We'll Prescribe You a Cat 209891170 We'll Prescribe You a Cat Syou Ishida https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1711043307l/209891170.SX50.jpg 210659078]” by [a:Syou Ishida 48196256 Syou Ishida https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png] is a peculiar attempt at blending magical realism and episodic storytelling, but one that ultimately veers off course. While on the surface it shares superficial similarities with “[b:The Travelling Cat Chronicles 40961230 The Travelling Cat Chronicles Hiro Arikawa https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1532711745l/40961230.SX50.jpg 50618763]”, the comparison hardly holds due to the stark differences in execution and tone. Unfortunately, “We'll Prescribe You a Cat” leans heavily into clichés, offering overdoses of preachy content and saccharine lessons that come across as formulaic and forced.The novel presents a range of short vignettes, promising to deliver moments of heartfelt connection between humans and their feline counterparts. However, the episodic nature makes each chapter feel disconnected and shallow. Rather than a cohesive story, the book presents a series of almost obligatory moral lessons, which feel more esoteric than engaging. The subtlety I hoped for is utterly missing here. »”Everyone is delighted by your reactions”. Before he knew it, the sincere words had dropped out of Koga's mouth. “Your compliments bring people joy. I think that's great.”«Reading moments like this felt more like being spoon-fed life advice than becoming emotionally involved in a character's journey. The translation doesn't help either, as it often borders on clunky and sometimes detracts from what could be poignant moments. At times, it even feels like the novel is dunking one's nose into moral teachings rather than letting the story naturally unfold. Though there are some tender moments and nice ideas, this novel, sadly, misses the mark.Two stars out of five.Blog Facebook Twitter Mastodon Instagram Pinterest Medium Matrix TumblrCeterum censeo Putin esse delendam
