clareatreo's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-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
3.75
elizabethberger's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.0
layanjou's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
beckyangelique's review against another edition
4.0
This book is so delightful and thoughtful. An easy read, it really takes you through human emotion and the dilemma of what you would do differently if you could travel in time. I would recommend it to anyone! My heart feels full at the end of this book!
ailie28's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lulu_01's review against another edition
4.0
Second time reading this book, first time reviewing it. Everyone and their mother knows about this book. People either love or hate it. Heartwarming tales aren’t for everyone, is what i’ve noticed when I read poor reviews on Before The Coffee Gets Cold. Some find it boring others find it reflective. I am in the group of ‘others’ that find books alike to this one reflective and relaxing.
My quick take on the book: It’s a collection of stories that teach us about accepting life and the decisions you make along the way. Whether they were good/bad, difficult/easy, sad/exciting decisions. Before The Coffee Gets Cold explores the difference between dwelling on your past compared to dealing and healing from your past.
*THIS PART OF THE REVIEW MAYBE A BIT OF A SPOILER*
Having read this book twice, I only have one additional thing to add from my previous first impression; the last story was a little off to me the second time around. The stories are meant to express human experience, hence a story of a woman yearning to bear a child, even if it means her own life is definitely a struggling experience that many individuals have dealt with all around the world. Having said that, that’s the type of story I would bring up in a pro choice discussion on the ethics behind deciding to keep a child you can’t care for. This is the part of this book where I was giving some side eyes to. The conclusion of that story was still very impactful and moving but just something I reflected on now. Furthermore, I believe that some stories are meant to be read in an objective lens and this is no exception. Still worth reading and will definitely continue recommending it.
RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
My quick take on the book: It’s a collection of stories that teach us about accepting life and the decisions you make along the way. Whether they were good/bad, difficult/easy, sad/exciting decisions. Before The Coffee Gets Cold explores the difference between dwelling on your past compared to dealing and healing from your past.
*THIS PART OF THE REVIEW MAYBE A BIT OF A SPOILER*
Having read this book twice, I only have one additional thing to add from my previous first impression; the last story was a little off to me the second time around. The stories are meant to express human experience, hence a story of a woman yearning to bear a child, even if it means her own life is definitely a struggling experience that many individuals have dealt with all around the world. Having said that, that’s the type of story I would bring up in a pro choice discussion on the ethics behind deciding to keep a child you can’t care for. This is the part of this book where I was giving some side eyes to. The conclusion of that story was still very impactful and moving but just something I reflected on now. Furthermore, I believe that some stories are meant to be read in an objective lens and this is no exception. Still worth reading and will definitely continue recommending it.
RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
zvzannaj's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I will defend this book till the day I die I absolutely LOVED reading it! I thought at the beginning it was a bit hard to get into because of all the different names and trying to figure out what is happening, but once it started, I got engrossed by it and I absolutely love all of the different people that make up the story!
I really enjoyed how all of the different stories interlinked with one another and you really gained a better understanding of who we are reading about and their relationships with one another. Yes, sometimes the translations were a bit weird but I enjoyed that part the most - it really made it feel more real.
Absolutely recommend but I understand that this is probably not the book for everyone. Nevertheless, I will be swiftly reading the second one when it arrives at my doorstep.
I really enjoyed how all of the different stories interlinked with one another and you really gained a better understanding of who we are reading about and their relationships with one another. Yes, sometimes the translations were a bit weird but I enjoyed that part the most - it really made it feel more real.
Absolutely recommend but I understand that this is probably not the book for everyone. Nevertheless, I will be swiftly reading the second one when it arrives at my doorstep.