A review by anathereader8
Before Your Memory Fades by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

emotional hopeful mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

 I’ve heard a lot about the “Before your coffee gets cold” series, and when I came across the third book from it in my local bookshop I knew I had to have it on my shelf ✨

It’s an easy read, with excellent, realistic writing that captures the bustle a coffee shop. There are no overloaded descriptions—only the essentials— even these create an amazing picture.

At first, I was overwhelmed by the number of characters and their somewhat complicated relationships. A few pages in the first story “The Daughter”, I forgot about my worries. The author made it easy to navigate.

My favorite story is “The daughter”— perhaps because I’m a mother to two girls 😅 Second favorite is “The sister”, as it reminded me of past experiences with my cousins.

If you’re as sensitive as I am, keep a box of tissues at hand. And if you’d like, enjoy a cup of hot filter coffee while you read ☕️