Grandfather’s gone. And nothing can make the sorrow go away. Or so Rintaro thought. Until Tiger suddenly appeared in his grandfather’s beloved second-hand bookshop and demanded his help to save the books. Save books? But there is no time for questions. Escaping labyrinths, persuading evil-doers, and fighting decay will be the priorities for now. Will Rintaro find what he’s lost? Like many Japanese authors, Sosuke Natsukawa gives us the typical cultural flavor and hidden poetic meaning that Japan enthusiasts will immediately immerse themselves in. With Tiger, the bold, no non-sense talking cat, he then breaks up a lot of the stereotypes. It doesn’t seem forced, but rather gives a slight comedic relief to the heavy topics of death and grief. The fantastical picture that is painted with fairytale-like elements makes for the perfect rainy day reading. A perfect gift for your favorite book worm. And cat lover.