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rosenau's review against another edition
emotional
informative
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
4.0
chichiasanchen's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
sukanya320's review against another edition
3.0
"I try to live a blameless life, but am crushed at times by people's lack of understanding."
The main theme that built this story is based on disability and discrimination against a particular disease which of the main characters has suffered for the most part of their lives. It's pretty well done.
This book is a sweet, short read.
There are some amazing quotable lines about life and dreams.
A well-written character-driven story of the lives of an old woman, a young man behind bars struggling to keep his shop running and a schoolgirl looking up to these characters.
The main theme that built this story is based on disability and discrimination against a particular disease which of the main characters has suffered for the most part of their lives. It's pretty well done.
This book is a sweet, short read.
There are some amazing quotable lines about life and dreams.
A well-written character-driven story of the lives of an old woman, a young man behind bars struggling to keep his shop running and a schoolgirl looking up to these characters.
lorekeepers's review against another edition
5.0
"I began to understand that we were born in order to see and listen to the world. And that's all this world wants of us. It doesn't matter that I was never a teacher or a member of the workforce, my life had meaning."
Sweet Bean Paste, gave me every sense of a word - meaning, and wanting to understand others, as well, wanting to keep continuing on, even if there were obstacles, there were still something for you, out there.
Sweet Bean Paste, gave me every sense of a word - meaning, and wanting to understand others, as well, wanting to keep continuing on, even if there were obstacles, there were still something for you, out there.
tayastasie's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
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
3.75
oktanuran's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
" If all you ever see is reality, you just want to die. The only way to get over barriers, she said, is to live in the spirit of already being over them. "
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Who would've thought that a story about food would make you regards life in another perspective?
Sentaro, an ex-con, certainly never. He was barely hanging on, working as a cook in a humble Dorayaki shop.
Until one day, a small, strange old woman apply to work alongside him, cause her superb, homemade sweet bean paste taste so savoury, it boost his sales.
" Tokue, " was the name she written, with her crooked finger.
From her favorite word : " Listen. "
Sentaro learn how to approach (his) life, whom he thought was a dissapointment to something that could be meaningful.
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I love how the story goes from the insignificant (and forgetful) interaction between Sentaro and Tokue develop into sweet friendship, starts off the sweet bean paste (hence the title!)
Those fleeting conversations, mundane events, that felt so ordinarily ordinary can affect us differently, if only we try to change our view.
That is why i've always drawn to Japanese Literature : the way the writer told stories about slice of life event that makes me content just to be ordinary.
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Who would've thought that a story about food would make you regards life in another perspective?
Sentaro, an ex-con, certainly never. He was barely hanging on, working as a cook in a humble Dorayaki shop.
Until one day, a small, strange old woman apply to work alongside him, cause her superb, homemade sweet bean paste taste so savoury, it boost his sales.
" Tokue, " was the name she written, with her crooked finger.
From her favorite word : " Listen. "
Sentaro learn how to approach (his) life, whom he thought was a dissapointment to something that could be meaningful.
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I love how the story goes from the insignificant (and forgetful) interaction between Sentaro and Tokue develop into sweet friendship, starts off the sweet bean paste (hence the title!)
Those fleeting conversations, mundane events, that felt so ordinarily ordinary can affect us differently, if only we try to change our view.
That is why i've always drawn to Japanese Literature : the way the writer told stories about slice of life event that makes me content just to be ordinary.
heddas_bookgems's review against another edition
4.0
Sentaro is a dorayaki maker, crafting fluffy pancakes filled with sweet bean paste. This isn't what he envisioned for his life, however. Sentaro hoped to become a writer but is currently working on Cherry Blossom Street to pay off a debt. When an elderly woman volunteers to help him make sweet bean paste, his life transforms from depressed and unmotivated to something more.
This novella has been on my TBR for a while, and it does not disappoint. It's as cute and cozy as the cover makes you feel. When I think of Japan during spring, I picture pink scenery filled with sweet scents. This book is a reflection of that, with beautiful imagery of blossoms blowing in the wind and the calm and zen activity of making sweet pancakes.
The characters are focused, passionate, and calm, learning to enjoy life again after dealing with real traumas and stigmas. They also confront public opinions about sick people. Overall, this is a wonderful spring-like quick read that comes with food for thought. Although I've never had the pleasure of tasting a dorayaki, I believe this book is just as sweet as these fluffy pancakes filled with sweet bean paste.
This novella has been on my TBR for a while, and it does not disappoint. It's as cute and cozy as the cover makes you feel. When I think of Japan during spring, I picture pink scenery filled with sweet scents. This book is a reflection of that, with beautiful imagery of blossoms blowing in the wind and the calm and zen activity of making sweet pancakes.
The characters are focused, passionate, and calm, learning to enjoy life again after dealing with real traumas and stigmas. They also confront public opinions about sick people. Overall, this is a wonderful spring-like quick read that comes with food for thought. Although I've never had the pleasure of tasting a dorayaki, I believe this book is just as sweet as these fluffy pancakes filled with sweet bean paste.
patuhricia's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
I began to understand that we were born in order to see and listen to the world. And that's all this world wants of us.