A review by impla77
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Most Japanese translations I read feel a little stilted, this was no exception. Interesting concept, and quite a sweet book, but not quite elevated to a higher level
Graphic: Death and Dementia
Moderate: Car accident and Chronic illness