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homestylereads's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
koplomps's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Cancer, Miscarriage, Terminal illness, Car accident, and Pregnancy
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
wonderfears's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
3.0
Minor: Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Death of parent
isibeal'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? It's complicated
3.25
Graphic: Death and Death of parent
Moderate: Miscarriage
ghmcculloch's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Miscarriage, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, and Suicide attempt
bogbitch's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
I was wrong, I cried like a baby. Overall, a pleasant read even though it deals with some heavy topics. I like the moral of the story a lot.
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Grief, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Minor: Miscarriage
whitne_ey'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
4.0
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, and Pregnancy
gudrqa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Violence and Murder
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
Minor: Pregnancy
ben_s_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Death and Death of parent
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Miscarriage