Reviews with content warning for Miscarriage - Mis días en la librería Morisaki

I was expecting a cozy bookshop novel, which I guess this is, but it didn’t offer the warm fuzzy feelings I was seeking. This was… fine? It has family and love, heartache and redemption, all of which usually work for me. It’s is ultimately hopeful, but the pace was slow enough to feel rather plodding. The characters didn’t have a lot of depth to them, so it was hard to feel invested in their stories. Rather forgettable in the end.

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inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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? Yes

3.5

this book doesn't give much, but i definitely got a lot from it.

i found the writing to be quite stiff (but i guess this is understandable, the book being originally in japanese, after all). it was difficult to empathize with the characters with how directly and narratively their emotions were described. i think the author could have dwelled a little longer on certain points in the plot that were much too hastily written, especially

the growth of takako's love for reading

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though the book is lacking on the surface, i had the loveliest time reading it. the book's fast pace and simple writing made it a quick, light and easy read. i loved seeing how takako changed herself and, subsequently, the people around her. you might find the writing dull, but you will surely leave satisfied— perhaps with a new determination to take life one slow step at a time and be a little more patient with yourself :)

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emotional lighthearted reflective 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

4.0

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