Description
Bookish high school student Rintaro Natsuki is about to close the secondhand bookstore he inherited from his beloved bookworm grandfather. Then, a talking cat named Tiger appears with an unusual request. The feline asks for—or rather, demands—the teenager’s help in saving books with him. The world is full of lonely books left unread and unloved, and Tiger and Rintaro must liberate them from their neglectful owners.
Their mission sends this odd couple on an amazing journey, where they enter different mazes to set books free. Through their travels, Tiger and Rintaro meet a man who leaves his books to perish on a bookshelf, an unwitting book torturer who cuts the pages of books into snippets to help people speed read, and a publishing drone who only wants to create bestsellers. Their adventures culminate in one final, unforgettable challenge—the last maze that awaits leads Rintaro down a realm only the bravest dare enter...
Melissa McGlynn @jaden.gulgowski_675
April 22, 2022
4
While written in simple language, the thoughts expressed are deep and philosophical. The few characters are distinct and unique. Attempting challenging, fantastical quests which include sphinx-like riddles, the characters overcome obstacles to become friends and partners. With a core message about empathy and the power of books, the simple text expands thinking. And who can resist a talking cat? A good read.