A review by fazryzafatyn
Sweet Bean Paste by Durian Sukegawa

challenging emotional informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad medium-paced

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

4.0

This book brings me to tears for a long time. I love its message about listening to everything in order to stay positive and  the struggle of Hansen’s disease patients in the past until now. I initially thought it was just about a man making and selling sweet bean paste, but it's so much more than that. I feel so attached with the old woman story until i cried heavily. I also love the descriptions of cooking and making dorayaki with sweet bean paste; it's a fresh experience for me as a reader. However, I feel the ending is too rushed, leaving some questions and plot points unresolved.