Pop Flies, Robo-Pets, and Other Disasters by Suzanne Kamata - Audiobook Review

Book: Pop Flies, Robo-Pets, and Other Disasters

Author: Suzanne Kamata

Format: NetGalley

My Rating: 4.1 / 5 ⭐

I know many of you love listening to audiobooks & consider it one of the modes for relaxation. Some think Audiobooks don't really fall under reading books since you aren't really PHYSICALLY READING them. And then there are those like me, who find pleasure in not just listening but also reading the book physically, simultaneously.

I have never read/listened to a novel based in Japan; never saw even a single baseball match; been a long time since I read/listened to a middle-grade work & listened to an audiobook. This one appeared to be an ideal pick to tick several of the boxes in my checklist. Let me assure you to not get tricked by the book's genre. It has its readers hooked, not only the children but grown-ups too.

For readers who have been to many nations, all would notice that it is relatable to them. Two diverse experiences of the USA & Japan are carefully blended through the perceptions of our youthful lead, Satoshi. Children sometimes see it hard to adapt to different lifestyles; like discussed in the novel, just switching in indoor or outside sandals in the schoolhouse.

Youngsters usually feel a little out of place in school, where there are previously groups set & you aren't taken into consideration as you aren't one of them. The author's study & implementation of Japanese culture into the novel was so deep. It essentially emphasizes how it feels to be a kid acclimating to a new setting & I quite liked it. This narrative teaches the importance of relationships, loyalty & teamwork.

Thank you, NetGalley, Author Suzanne Kamata for an ARC Audio copy of this book.