C. McKenzie's Reviews > We'll Prescribe You a Cat

We'll Prescribe You A Cat is a short story collection translated from Japanese to English. In each story, a patient seeks relief from some ailments, and the doctor gives him a cat for a specific length of time.

The cats' special qualities slowly accomplish healing, self-discovery, and newfound hope in the patients, and the subtle magical element adds a touch of whimsy. This was a quick read, and the translation captured the book's Japanese flavor.