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27 reviews
Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Positives - I really enjoyed the premise of the book. It was super easy to read and has a feel good feeling. I I really enjoyed the first half
Negative- ended up being quite disappointed:( wish that there was a sustained focus on the bookshop and a bit more depth.
Good book for someone trying to get (back) into reading
Negative- ended up being quite disappointed:( wish that there was a sustained focus on the bookshop and a bit more depth.
Good book for someone trying to get (back) into reading
Before Your Memory Fades by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
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
Tales from the Café by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
4.0
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75