A review by krsb
Before We Say Goodbye by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

This is the fourth book in the series, but it takes place just one year after the end of the first book. So that's a small heads up if haven't started it yet. You could honestly read this one between book 1 and 2 and it wouldn't change anything.
I really enjoyed this one, although it wasn't my favorite. I wasn't sure if I was going to review this one since I skipped the chapter about
the dog Apollo, I'm not really an animal person and I had a hard time connecting to it. I think it was a great inclusion though, especially because it resonated with so many readers, it just didn't with me and that's okay!
But I ended up loving the other three stories so I decided to write a review after all. 
There's less focus on the Tokita family in this one compared to the last two books, but I was kind of expecting that once I knew the story is set in the past. I didn't mind though, the stories of the customers in this book were just as engaging. I think my favorite story was
the one about the professor. I think his curiosity and perspective were a really great inclusion. And I loved how his story with his wife came full circle at the end of the book.

I think even though the stories can be a bit repetitive, each book has something unique that sets it apart from the others and that's why I love this series <3
Before We Forget Kindness comes out today so I'll be reading that next! 
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