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this was an okay book. i just read it bc it was short and i needed to read a short book. i expected it to be somewhat life-changing ngl 😭 like i thought i'd learn smth new from it. but that didn't really happen. all the lessons in it were things i already knew and the book was alright overall but it was also kind of boring. i was mostly invested in the first half, involving uncle satoru and takako. they have the sweetest relationship.

and i also liked the bit about tanako and tomo. i hope they ended up together.

and then i wasn't really invested in the bit w momoko or wada. i think takako is an alright main character, too. she's kind of relatable, especially in the beginning. reading this is nice if ur just looking to read something simple and cutesy. i think the casual way it shows the lives of the people in the neighborhood and the way they interact is cute. and i enjoyed getting to know the different characters, somewhat. my only complaint is that it was just a little boring for me.

pfpname's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective relaxing 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? Yes

4.25

Amazing book. It truly captured the essence of reading and the people who love it. The story just flowed, and I finished it before I knew it. Don't be mistaken though, this book is not just about reading. It also showed the journey of our protagonist in moving on from the heartbreak and finding her own true self. Also, the second part of the book did a really good job of fleshing out the existing characters and giving us a new perspective on those said characters.
I wish I get the chance to read all the authors mentioned in the book!

excelismylife's review against another edition

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dark hopeful reflective sad 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? Yes

3.75

junepotato's review against another edition

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emotional reflective relaxing fast-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

4.0

farzanarijas's review against another edition

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lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Loveable characters? Yes

3.75

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