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krsb's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Tales from the Cafe does everything the first does but stronger. I feel like this book really solidifies the theme of perseverance and living to be happy in the face of loss. Each of the four customers this time are dealing with a loss of someone in their life. This one is a bit more heavy than the last book, but although the story deals with so much death and grief, it's never suffocating. Each story has a hopeful insight and it's a relaxing read.
What I especially loved was how much this book expands on the history behind the café and the Tokita family. Behind the customers, Kazu and her past are the main focus of this story and really tie it all together. Her growth as a character really shines through especially in the second half of the book. 10/10
Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, and Death of parent
Moderate: Suicide and Grief
Minor: Terminal illness and Injury/Injury detail
kukazashi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Moderate: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Pregnancy
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
lucyatoz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
3 years later and I have now read the next novel by Toshikazu Kawaguchi, Before the coffee gets cold ~ Tales from the Café. Some of the same faces appear in this story as featured in the first book and we learn more about their lives along with the 4 people who come to travel back, or forward, in time, in the hope of sharing one last moment with a friend, a mother, a lover, a wife. Another wonderful set of stories in one cover and I look forward to reading the next instalment.
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
viviundworte's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, and Grief
Moderate: Death, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Medical content, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
emilywemily6's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
chloelj27's review against another edition
- 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
All the stories again were so beautiful to read and heartbreaking, each in their own ways. I definitely felt that this book made me more emotional than the first. There were times where things felt a little repetitive again and a bit slow in places, but it soon picked back up and hit you right in the heart!
I loved how we got to know more about the woman in the dress and her history too. It made for an interesting read and something that never even crossed my mind in the first book.
Again, if you are looking for a thought provoking and emotional read, this is the book to choose.
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
chloenk_1011's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Cancer, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
alexisgarcia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Minor: Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Infertility, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Dementia, Grief, Car accident, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail