If the cats disappeared from the world

A brief about the novel If Cats Disappeared from the World - Jinki Kawamura: "If Cats Disappeared from the World" is an emotional and reflective novel by Japanese author Jinki Kawamura. It was published in 2016 and translated into English in 2019, and this novel captivated readers around the world with its gentle exploration of death, human connection, and the small moments that make life meaningful. The story revolves around a middle-aged man who gives in to the reality that he has only a few days left to live. When a soul reaper appears and offers him a Faustian bargain; he can gain another day of life, but in exchange, he must choose one thing in the world to disappear forever. Here, the man faces an impossible choice. While systematically contemplating the disappearance of various things from the internet to the ocean, the man reflects on his life and the people and things that were most important to him. At the heart of his deliberations appears his beloved pet cat, which was a source of comfort and joy. The possibility of a world without cats forces the man to confront his fears about death and regret over the life he has lived.