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bellebookcorner's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
"Meskipun kenyataan tidak berubah, kalau ada orang yang harus atau semestinya ditemui, itu saja cukup.”
Lain dengan 2 buku sebelumnya, buku ketiga di serial Before the Coffee Gets Cold ini akan mengajak pembaca akan diajak ke kafe lain bernama Kafe Dona Dona.
Kafenya yang lebih besar, suasana baru di Hokkaido dan beberapa pemeran baru yang dikenalkan menciptakan kesan yang fresh untuk serial ini.
Karakter yang ada di 2 buku sebelumnya juga kembali hadir – Kazu dan Nagare yang datang untuk mengurus Kafe Dona Dona untuk sementara ditemani dengan Sachi!
Beberapa karakter baru yang dikenalkan memang sedikit membuat bingung di awal cerita, tapi setelah mengenal mereka seiring berjalannya cerita membedakan mereka jadi jauh lebih mudah.
Buku ini terbagi menjadi 4 kisah yang dengan hubungan yang berbeda (suami-istri, kakak-adik, sahabat, orangtua-anak) tetapi mempunyai satu kesamaan yaitu, berfokus seputar kematian, rasa kehilangan orang yang dicintai dan bagaimana melanjutkan hidup setelah ditinggalkan.
Dipenuhi momen menyayat hati yang berhasil bikin aku nangis, aku juga menikmati pembahasan dari setiap kali para karakter menjawab pertanyaan dari buku “Seratus Pertanyaan: Bagaimana Jika Esok Kiamat ?”. Yang awalnya hanya untuk lucu-lucuan justru memiliki makna yang mendalam.
Masih begitu banyak misteri tentang keluarga Tokita – keluarga pemilik kafe yang membuat pelanggannya bisa menjelajah waktu. Adanya anggota keluarga baru yang muncul di cerita ini yaitu Yukari Tokita (Ibu Nagare), yang tak disangka mempunyai peran cukup penting walaupun Yukari tidak berada di kafe Dona Dona secara langsung.
Sama dengan Kafe Funiculi Funicula di Tokyo, Kafe Dona Dona juga memiliki penunggu baru kursi special di kafe tersebut yang aku harap akan diceritakan asal usulnya di buku selanjutnya.
Overall, buku ini sangat menyentuh dengan beberapa pelajaran penting yang disematkan di sepanjang cerita.
Highly recommended dengan terjemahannya yang tidak kaku sehingga dapat menikmati buku ini dari awal hingga akhir!
“Kematian tidak seharusnya menjadi alasan seseorang tidak bahagia. Sebab, tak akan ada orang yang tak akan mati. Jika kematian adalah penyebab ketidakbahagiaan, berarti semua orang dilahirkan untuk tidak bahagia. Hal itu tidak benar. Setiap orang tentu dilahirkan demi kebahagiaan.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Terminal illness
lana_reads98's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Like reading a warm hug, 100% recommend as an audiobook
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Terminal illness, and Death of parent
shru_dave's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, and Death of parent
cultbyproxy's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
i didn’t think this book could make me cry in the first 76 pages, however The Daughter touched my soul in such an all-encompassing manner. i literally burst into tears in public and got taken back to being an 11-year-old girl wanting to feel the comfort of my mother’s hug after a bad day.
there is an invisible string that connects each character, one that not only pulls them closer but save them both like a lifeline.
a sentiment that held true in each story:
“Don’t ever forget me until the end of the ages […] Because my love runs deeper than any grudge.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment
mariella123's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
My favourite of the series so far.
I imagine that this would be a great book for someone trying to grapple with grief. The last paragraph gave me chills.
I always find myself wishing the characters in this series were a bit more fleshed out, I struggle to distinguish people at times. The character map at the beginning was really useful for this though. I think that's what would make me give this a 5.
I'm looking forward to the next one coming out!! These books are so cosy and really transport you.
I imagine that this would be a great book for someone trying to grapple with grief. The last paragraph gave me chills.
I always find myself wishing the characters in this series were a bit more fleshed out, I struggle to distinguish people at times. The character map at the beginning was really useful for this though. I think that's what would make me give this a 5.
I'm looking forward to the next one coming out!! These books are so cosy and really transport you.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
karalara's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Terminal illness, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Chronic illness and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Car accident and Suicide attempt
georgialee01's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Suicide, Terminal illness, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
alexandrabelze's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
loved the change in scenery for this one!! it was so much fun meeting all of the new characters and getting to know them. kawaguchi never disappoints!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Terminal illness and Suicide attempt
Minor: Medical content
friss_zucker's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, and Death of parent
anesa's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Death of parent