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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
I truly enjoy these characters and seeing how each of them embody the idea that a single moment can change the trajectory of your entire life. Not just the Tokita family that runs the cafés, but the customers that appear throughout the story and are changed by it.
I love a simple, relaxing book and personally don't mind reading different stories of the same trope or theme. I think Kawaguchi does an excellent job and Before the Coffee Gets Cold is a great embodiment of what short stories should be.
There are other reviews that comment that the prose and dialogue doesn't feel realistic or forced even, but I think that might just be an issue of translation. It's not hard to get into the story and don't think it's that big of an issue.
Overall I loved it, and I can't wait for the next two books. If you enjoy slice of life novels or watching characters throughout their lives then you'll likely love this.
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Death, Terminal illness, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
pikkumarja's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Suicide, Terminal illness, and Death of parent
suchallie's review
- 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
3.0
Graphic: Death, Terminal illness, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt
Minor: Alcoholism, Car accident, and Alcohol
bluelien'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
4.0
Graphic: Mental illness, Terminal illness, Grief, and Death of parent
ghostsversion'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
Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Medical content, and Death of parent
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Car accident
kaneebli's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Death, Terminal illness, and Grief
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Car accident
_fathimanourin1234_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Graphic: Death and Death of parent
Moderate: Bullying, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, and Grief
vaguelyredhead'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
2.0
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Terminal illness
Minor: Mental illness
imogenlj's review
4.0
Minor: Bullying, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Medical content, Car accident, and Death of parent
lindsayguertin's review
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Terminal illness