A review by lostinthelibrary
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

emotional hopeful reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

I've been hearing great things about this book for a long time so I figured it was a good opportunity to recommend it to my book club and it didn't disappoint. I loved the tender storytelling with intriguing vignettes that all drew closer together by the end. The themes of loss and regret make this a very emotional book at times but it is handled with a gentleness and hope that were really refreshing. Very deserving of it's devoted fans!
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