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Доки не розкриється брехня by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

2 reviews

ameydireads's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense fast-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

5.0

“Seasons flow in a cycle. Life too, passes through difficult winters. But after any winter, spring will follow.”

I was an emotional wreck after reading this book. Having read the previous one, I had some idea of what to expect, but I still wasn’t prepared. Once again, the stories, focusing on grief and regret, were incredibly touching. We meet new characters that enter a life-changing journey. Dealing with grief is never easy; it pulls you into the depths of sorrow, making you feel as though you no longer deserve happiness. Climbing out of that hole requires so much strength. It was insightful to see how the characters dealt with their grief and found their strength again. 

The story that touched me the most was ‘Mother and Son’. It was a great example of a mother’s fierce love and unwavering support.

“For a parent, a child is a child forever. Never ever expecting anything in return, she was simply a mother who wanted her child to be happy, always, to shower him with love.”

After his mother’s death, her son Yukio doesn’t attend her funeral. At first, it seemed this was because he was angry, but never in a million years would I have guessed the truth. Imagine not being able to attend your own parents’ funeral–horrible.

This serves as an appropriate reminder to never assume other people’s motives; you might just misjudge them. The final story supports this message. When Kiyoshi starts acting strange and distant, his wife assumes the worst–understandably so. He did not realise the impact his behaviour would have on his wife and how she might interpret them in a different way.

“We can never truly see into the hearts of others. When people get lost in their own worries, they can be blind to the feelings of those most important to them.”

We also get to know more about Nagare and Kazu. Now I understand why Kazu is so serious all the time. She has a great character arc in this book though! Nagare has become a dad to a sweet little girl named Miki. She is a handful but brings so much positive energy into their lives. Her character was beautifully written, capturing the essence of a child’s joy: unworried and unapologetic!

I do wonder what the ending means…

Is there a new ghost or is it just another visitor?

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Terminal illness, Grief, Death of parent, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Miscarriage, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Car accident, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

whitne_ey's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cancer, Death, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, and Pregnancy