We'll Prescribe You a Cat by Syou Ishida, E. Madison Shimoda (Translator)
Publication Date: September 3rd 2024 by Berkley
Pages: 304
Source: Publisher
Rating: ★★★★
My
Thoughts:
As a cat lover I couldn’t resist picking up a copy of We’ll
Prescribe You a Cat, because, of course, I feel any problem can be cured by
a sweet, cuddly cat. Even a sassy cat with attitude can fix a lot, IMO, lol!
The story is actually five mini stories featuring a
character at a crossroads: unhappy, sad, or disillusioned with the direction
their life has taken. They come to the Kokoro
Clinic for the Soul and find they’re assigned the unusual prescription of a
cat! It’s moving and fun to see how the cat impacts the life of each character.
This was a unique and magical tale that left me uplifted! This
story is translated from Japanese into English, so there are a few quirks here
and there with the dialogue, but its heartwarming message came through loud and
clear!
4 Stars
Book Description:
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 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.
