Reviews tagging 'Chronic illness'
Tant que le café est encore chaud by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
195 reviews
grunbean's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
4.0
If a book makes me cry, I find that it’s a good book. A chapter of this book had me bawling.
A short but packed read. I really enjoyed the world it took me to and the stories inside just one cafe. If you’re a fan of the real world with a bit of magic, you will like this!
A short but packed read. I really enjoyed the world it took me to and the stories inside just one cafe. If you’re a fan of the real world with a bit of magic, you will like this!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Chronic illness, Death, Medical content, and Pregnancy
giadena's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I have read this slowly, just a few pages a night. It's a cute and lighthearted book, but I have to be honest, I thought it was going to be more like The Midnight Library. I'm aware that TML was more about possibilities rather than actual time travel, but I felt like this book turned out to be different than what I expected, not necessarily in a bad way but yeah... It had more potential, so I don't think I'll read the rest of the series.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Chronic illness
vb_marie's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
An original story!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Grief, and Death
Moderate: Car accident, Pregnancy, and Terminal illness
kaetheluise_nckl's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Car accident, Blood, Grief, Dementia, Chronic illness, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Medical content
Minor: Death of parent and Death
san_dra's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Car accident, Death of parent, Dementia, and Chronic illness
august_ambrosia's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
it grew on me.......... slow to start and also im always rubbish at books with lots of names in them but the writing felt a bit plain to me?? it didnt help that i had just finished reading an incredibly descriptive book + was simultaneously reading another. unsure if i recommend. some bits felt a bit uncomfortably misogynistic but it was. you know. fine. its a fine book. i almost dnfd before the first short story had finished because i just hated fumikos character LOL but i felt bad judging a translated book with english criteria. so i finished + wouldnt read again but its not long so i dont think it was a waste. it got better toward the end i think.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Car accident, Death, Chronic illness, Death of parent, Dementia, and Grief
emsuiko's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness
Minor: Death and Car accident
nicoleanthony's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident and Chronic illness
Minor: Death of parent, Grief, Pregnancy, Death, and Dementia
elderwoodreads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.5
I will say the start of this book is slow, and I did have to tough it out a bit but I am so glad I did. This is an excellent story about owning your place in the world and the decisions you make. It very much reads like a play (which makes sense given the author's background) and I love it. If it's caught your eye it's certainly worth a try.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Pregnancy, Car accident, and Dementia
Minor: Alcohol, Blood, Chronic illness, Medical content, and Cursing
suchallie's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
3.5
Very simply written but the stories are still quite compelling. So, so sad though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death of parent, Grief, and Death