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I miei giorni alla libreria Morisaki, by Satoshi Yagisawa

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nike0706's review against another edition

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emotional reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

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Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

I quite enjoyed this little book. There is not a ton that happens but I just really liked existing in this setting for a short while. Takako loses her boyfriend and her job at the same time which is a major bummer - but her adorable uncle then invites her to stay in a room above his used bookshop while she takes a break from normal life. She works at the store to cover her room and board, and reads tons of books. Honestly. What a dream getaway.

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3.0

Thank you NetGalley and Harper Perennial for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I thought the writing style was a bit too blunt, but this may have simply been because of the translation. Uncle Satoru was a whole mood- I absolutely loved him. Also, can I please move to this magical street of bookshops? Sign me up. Takako starts out as a stuck up and judgmental person, but it was great to see how she grew throughout the story. The bond between Takako and Satoru was great and I enjoyed seeing them become closer. I loved to see Takako's relationship with Momoko develop as well. I was a bit bored at times, wishing there was more action and substance to the plot; more going on, more at stake. I wasn't a fan of the ambiguous ending. But overall, it was a short and enjoyable read.