'The Cat and The City' by Nick Bradley is a collection of interlinked stories set in Tokyo, revolving around a diverse ensemble of characters such as a tattoo artist, gamers, homeless individuals, office workers, and more. The stories explore themes of loneliness, interconnectedness, and the complexity of urban life in a sprawling metropolis. The book utilizes the presence of a calico cat as a unifying thread that connects the characters and narratives throughout the different stories.
The writing style of 'The Cat and The City' is praised for its intricate description of life in Tokyo, engaging characters, and clever interlinking of stories. The book offers a unique perspective on contemporary Japan, with insights into Japanese culture and society. Through various narrative styles and motifs, the author weaves a tapestry of interconnected lives, showcasing the interconnectedness of individuals in a bustling city like Tokyo.
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The book contains themes exploring social issues such as homelessness and addiction, which may necessitate medium content warnings.
From The Publisher:
In Tokyo-one of the world's largest megacities-a stray cat is wending her way through the back alleys. And, with each detour, she brushes up against the seemingly disparate lives of the city-dwellers, connecting them in unexpected ways. But the city is changing. As it does, it pushes her to the margins where she chances upon a series of apparent strangers-from a homeless man squatting in an abandoned hotel, to a shut-in hermit afraid to leave his house, to a convenience store worker searching for love. The cat orbits Tokyo's denizens, drawing them ever closer. In a series of spellbinding, interlocking narratives-with styles ranging from manga to footnotes-Nick Bradley has hewn a novel of interplay and estrangement; of survival and self-destruction; of the desire to belong and the need to escape. Formally inventive and slyly political, The Cat and The City is a lithe thrill-ride through the less-glimpsed streets of Tokyo.
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About the Author:
Nick Bradley is a graduate of the UEA Creative Writing MA who is currently completing a PhD in Creative & Critical Writing, focusing on the figure of the cat in Japanese literature.
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