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lackyducks's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- 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
4.25
A very soft and gentle read. I loved the recipes throughout the book & the personal touch they gave. I found the characters really likeable and enjoyed watching their relationship develop. Tane added a lot of humour and I really loved watching him move around on each page!
The relationship also felt very realistic and both characters felt like they had a lot of depth to them! It was nice to learn their backstories & history, as well as seeing them grow!
The relationship also felt very realistic and both characters felt like they had a lot of depth to them! It was nice to learn their backstories & history, as well as seeing them grow!
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
Moderate: Bullying
draven_deathcrush's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Grief
Minor: Death of parent
zahraa_aj's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
5.0
Besides how adorable this manga is, I really liked the mangaka's way of presenting each person's relationship with food & grief :
Yutaka - Bullied for the way he looks while eating, and was pushed into a corner of miserably eating alone to the point where his food was tasteless.
Minoru - Craved his deceased mom's cooking, and feels no joy eating food while trying to do his best for his younger brother.
Tane - Just a cute baby enjoying food.
Throughout the story, there were several heartwarming scenes of the new family eating together, and I loved that there was absolutely no shaming in how each one of them enjoyed it, and they simply wanted to have it together as a family
ok, now I should stop reading at 4 am
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Eating disorder and Emotional abuse
frantic_vampire's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Our Dining Table is honestly the sweetest thing I have ever read!! I was almost in tears from how soft and warm it was. And right now, I just want to start reading it all over again! 🥺🥰
I think the thing I loved the most was that it focused on how food can bring people together. And the love that can bloom from a simple act of kindness. I also really liked the anxiety rep in this. Both Yutaka and Minoru are so relatable in that respect. I’m giving this a full five stars. If you’re looking for something soft and sweet and heartwarming to read, give this manga a try. You won’t be disappointed!
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Car accident, Death of parent, and Alcohol
The car accident tag is refers to the off screen death of Yutaka’s parents. The emotional abuse is referring to his adoptive siblings trying to push him out of the family.lauren_miller's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Bullying and Abandonment
Grief is a central theme in this book, both over people and over experiences. It is not graphic, but beautifully woven into all of the characters.brennach's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.75
Minor: Bullying and Mental illness
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