Reviews

Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

libbyallen's review against another edition

4.0

3.5 stars rounded up. This book was a staunch change of pace for me, as it’s not very character driven or plot driven, but rather theme/underlying message driven. The stories were undoubtedly touching, and I loved how the cafe was described so vividly - it was almost as though you could feel the coziness and retro atmosphere through the pages. Generally a lovely little book, but not a page turner.

jphillips87's review against another edition

emotional sad slow-paced

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

2.0

janie's review against another edition

emotional mysterious slow-paced

• 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? It's complicated

4.0

maritahass89's review against another edition

reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5

nate0218's review against another edition

2.0

DNF at about the 30% mark. Wasn’t enjoying the writing style one bit. The first 50 pages is very fluffy, and when the time travel actually starts, the excitement hardly picks up.

I understand a lot of people find this book very emotional and impactful. I don’t see myself reacting well to this just based on the writing, so I’m quitting.

stonefruits's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Death of parent

menniemenace's review against another edition

5.0

You finish a story and think you ran out of tears, and then you start another.


This is so pretty. So poetic. I feel so calm and content and out of tears.

Popsugar 2020 challenge: A book in a country that hosted the Olympics.

morcant's review against another edition

lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

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

3.0

emilie_stew's review against another edition

4.0

Unfortunately it made me desperate for a hot coffee after having some wisdom teeth extracted. A lovely little read! Would recommend.

ncsoler28's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

5.0