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zellreads's review against another edition
3.0
This was a fun, easy book to read. The writing was meandering, whimsical, and charming, but a little cringey in some places. Some good character development in places, but in other ways none at all. Not super memorable but totally readable.
askiddo's review against another edition
5.0
I just loved this book, the experience of learning this small towns culture along with the main character was great.
maimber's review against another edition
5.0
listening to this book on audiobook was the right choice definitely. the narration is emotive and engaging.
i really enjoyed this book. a story about a young man who’s life is turned upside down. he adapts quickly to new surroundings and the writing clearly showcases the newfound joy in his surroundings. this book is full of culture and i really enjoyed learning about all the traditions. and because of this there was never a moment of boredom throughout listening.
the characters are all charming in their own ways. i think this book really highlights the importance of spending time with people in older generations who we have much to learn from.
the pace of this book and the almost diary style of it were really enjoyable. it reminded me of the end of tangled where flynn is telling the audience what happens to everyone.
overall, i really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading the second in the series!
i really enjoyed this book. a story about a young man who’s life is turned upside down. he adapts quickly to new surroundings and the writing clearly showcases the newfound joy in his surroundings. this book is full of culture and i really enjoyed learning about all the traditions. and because of this there was never a moment of boredom throughout listening.
the characters are all charming in their own ways. i think this book really highlights the importance of spending time with people in older generations who we have much to learn from.
the pace of this book and the almost diary style of it were really enjoyable. it reminded me of the end of tangled where flynn is telling the audience what happens to everyone.
overall, i really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading the second in the series!
mobyskine's review against another edition
5.0
One of my wishlist to read and super glad that I decided to get it last month. This was such an enjoyable lifestyle and contemporary fiction that I love; the vibe reminds me a lot to both Sweet Bean Paste and There's No Such Thing As An Easy Job that I've read previously.
Imagine to just graduating high school and to get enroll into a forestry training program by your parents against your will and to be sent away to live in a remote mountain village that you have never heard before. Welcome to a daily life of Yuki Hirano living in the mountain village of Kamusari. He gets to stay under the roof of a young couple-- Yoki and Miho with an old granny Shige and a white fluffy dog Noko and to start as an intern at Nakamura Lumber; learning on forestry and woodsman works.
A heartwarming coming-of-age narrative to me-- totally in love with Yuki's way of narrating his days in Kamusari. It was so interestingly told, too witty (I love Yuki's mom; she was so bold and wicked!) and descriptive. The development was neatly structured in 5 parts with such an atmospheric and cozily aesthetic setting. I was so invested with both the characters and plot, and the beauty of nature in Kamusari-- love how the mythical mountain's legend reminds me to our folklore of
Imagine to just graduating high school and to get enroll into a forestry training program by your parents against your will and to be sent away to live in a remote mountain village that you have never heard before. Welcome to a daily life of Yuki Hirano living in the mountain village of Kamusari. He gets to stay under the roof of a young couple-- Yoki and Miho with an old granny Shige and a white fluffy dog Noko and to start as an intern at Nakamura Lumber; learning on forestry and woodsman works.
A heartwarming coming-of-age narrative to me-- totally in love with Yuki's way of narrating his days in Kamusari. It was so interestingly told, too witty (I love Yuki's mom; she was so bold and wicked!) and descriptive. The development was neatly structured in 5 parts with such an atmospheric and cozily aesthetic setting. I was so invested with both the characters and plot, and the beauty of nature in Kamusari-- love how the mythical mountain's legend reminds me to our folklore of
mjlineham's review against another edition
I could read Shion Miura writing about forestry for hours.
dissential's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
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
3.5
chloew's review against another edition
2.0
Meh, I almost didn’t finish this several times but I kept picking it up. The writing was really simplistic but not in a beautiful or insightful way. The translation felt awkward. The story was very much on the surface and obvious.
boju's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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? No
4.0
georgethom's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.75