I can't decide if I want to rate this as a 4 or a 5. It was definitely an enjoyable read and I found myself empathising and understanding the protagonist all throughout. the books, the cats, the feeling towards childhood, it all spoke to me in ways I haven't felt with regards to a book in a long time. but there was just something that's stopping me from giving it a full 5. that said, it was a great read albeit rather short, although it was the perfect length. I'd definitely recommend it.

(this isn't really a review, just writing down everything that's come to mind post-book)