nurulnordin_93's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
thisismereadingg's review against another edition
4.0
“Bringing you into this world was the only thing that i did for you. Can you forgive me for that”
UGHHHHH this quote ruined me. This whole book ruined me, it’s so sad but beautiful at the same time and i loved the fantasy-ish elements.
And damn, the mother and child chapter hit my like a ton of bricks
UGHHHHH this quote ruined me. This whole book ruined me, it’s so sad but beautiful at the same time and i loved the fantasy-ish elements.
And damn, the mother and child chapter hit my like a ton of bricks
ssibbald's review against another edition
5.0
This was unlike any other book I have read before. I found myself crying with each chapter. I hope to read the next 2 in the series soon.
evelyneh's review against another edition
2.0
eh? I liked parts of it but it was too slow and repetitive. maybe I wasn't in the right headspace, which could've made it beautiful and meditative. but I just didn't feel it :( beautiful concept and I wish I liked it more than I did, because I really wanted to love this one
millygeorge's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
studiouspoppy's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I really enjoyed it, the concept was really interesting and the stories were entertaining. I loved how the stories connected among themselves, and the characters from the café. I would have appreciated more character development from the main cast and more diverse characters, but overall I enjoyed it.
erinmjustice's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
ghostoskar's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5 stars ig ?
litteraly idk i have no strong feelings about this book
But i have a question:
In the last story Kei went to the future where she met her daughter and no actions could have changed the past right ? But in the present she was at a point where she still could´ve gotten an abortion, so if she would have done that, how could her child be born at that point ? or was it just that as soon as she went to the future it was basically decided that she would not get one ?
also would i say this book is bad ? no
would i say it very good ? no
just neutral ig idk
would i recommend it to you ? no
but would i stop you from reading it ? also no
Like i said i genuenly have no feelings about this one
I would say the storys got from story to story better or atleast 2-4 were better than 1
litteraly idk i have no strong feelings about this book
But i have a question:
In the last story Kei went to the future where she met her daughter and no actions could have changed the past right ? But in the present she was at a point where she still could´ve gotten an abortion, so if she would have done that, how could her child be born at that point ? or was it just that as soon as she went to the future it was basically decided that she would not get one ?
also would i say this book is bad ? no
would i say it very good ? no
just neutral ig idk
would i recommend it to you ? no
but would i stop you from reading it ? also no
Like i said i genuenly have no feelings about this one
I would say the storys got from story to story better or atleast 2-4 were better than 1
mayaet's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
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? Yes
4.75
This book's entire concept is just so beautiful and heart warming. I love the juxtaposition between this very extreme and fantastical concept of time travel contrasting to the setting of a coffee shop which is quite mundane and simplistic. I also found it quite ironic how time travel is supposed to be wild and adventurous yet the author provides very rigid and trivial rules, it really normalizes time travel - but in a good way.
The format of the book into short stories is amazing for me as a student because it means that every night I can read a mini story, rather than just no reading at all. From all the short stories Mother and Child was my favorite and it was such a perfect ending, it really felt cyclical and tied everything together.
This is the second book I've read with a Japanese author, and from what I've understood I feel like Japanese authors use simple and normal events/actions but hyperbolize them. That's something I really appreciate, these nuances really allow you to analyze life and its meanings. This book specifically has made me think about the temporary and fleeting nature of life and how vital every moment is.
The format of the book into short stories is amazing for me as a student because it means that every night I can read a mini story, rather than just no reading at all. From all the short stories Mother and Child was my favorite and it was such a perfect ending, it really felt cyclical and tied everything together.
This is the second book I've read with a Japanese author, and from what I've understood I feel like Japanese authors use simple and normal events/actions but hyperbolize them. That's something I really appreciate, these nuances really allow you to analyze life and its meanings. This book specifically has made me think about the temporary and fleeting nature of life and how vital every moment is.