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meedje's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
jenno's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Not really for me.
smaniaci's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.75
bluereen's review against another edition
5.0
"I used to think that we complemented each other - as the saying goes: even a cracked pot has a lid that fits. But, as it turned out, I suppose I didn't fit my wife very well."
***
A quiet read. The translation makes use of simple words that leave a resounding impact. It's a slow burn romance, but it's precisely for this reason that we are able to witness the growth of their relationship--from awkward strangers to sincere lovers.
I think they fit each other very well.
***
A quiet read. The translation makes use of simple words that leave a resounding impact. It's a slow burn romance, but it's precisely for this reason that we are able to witness the growth of their relationship--from awkward strangers to sincere lovers.
I think they fit each other very well.
alisarae's review against another edition
This was a sweet slow-burn romance with slice of life aesthetics. Lots of details of drinking and bar food yumyum. I was a little weirded out by the way the MC—a 40-something woman—acted very childish, Anyways, overall good vibes to eat some homecooked Japanese food and listen to chillhop while you read.
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and even says at a couple different points that she has regressed emotionally as she got older... but she has a relationship with her former teacher, and that child-teacher relationship seems to be an important part of their interaction as adults. I thought the characters were so cute and sweet, but I wish I didn't have this feeling of like, "Is this book supposed to be a fantasy for middle aged women to act out their childhood crushes?"sudeshnamitra's review against another edition
4.0
I have recently started reading Japanese books and this was such a wonderful read. The main character Tsukiko and Sensei are so different, unique and full of their own quirks. Dream sequences , magic realism is something I guess is found in Japanese books and I am slowly starting to understand it.
The story is not something very unique but the way it is written and the way the story forwards is what I loved. There is traveling, eating, drinking, complicated situations, heartwarming conversations, heartbreaking moments... Ahhh quite a nice read ❤️
The story is not something very unique but the way it is written and the way the story forwards is what I loved. There is traveling, eating, drinking, complicated situations, heartwarming conversations, heartbreaking moments... Ahhh quite a nice read ❤️
arriesvty's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
1.75
marthajean's review against another edition
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
3.25
theinkedreader's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
slow-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? Yes
4.5