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thekristinashow's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
I really enjoyed this translated story, focused on Takako’s journey to finding herself after a bad breakup. From living in her uncle’s used bookstore for a while to her strengthening of relationships with herself, her uncle, and her aunt who has reappeared after 5 years - so many heartwarming takeaways.
If you’re looking for a short, not too heavy read - consider picking this one up.
Minor: Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, and Grief
nicoledean's review against another edition
3.0
💭 I loved the setting and I had to look up to see if Jimbocho, Japan was a real place. It is and they really do have a huge, yearly used book sale festival. It would be a dream to be able to go there and see it in person. I bet it’s amazing! I liked seeing Takako’s growth throughout the book and seeing her develop relationships with her family and friends was heartwarming. I just felt like something was missing from the story for me. I just wanted more from it I guess. I think my favorite part of the book was seeing Takako develop a love of reading. It made my book loving heart so happy! I’m looking forward to reading book two when it comes out.
📚Read this if you like…
Bookish settings
Books about books
Cozy/comfort reads
Self-growth
Family drama
❤️Shoutout to @pattygonzica for recommending this one!
Minor: Infidelity and Miscarriage
tegancalnan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Miscarriage
stillhouette's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Minor: Child death, Infidelity, and Miscarriage
bookmarkplaces's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Child death and Miscarriage
Minor: Pregnancy
wisewayfarer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Infidelity and Abandonment
Moderate: Miscarriage
elpalmer's review against another edition
3.0
Minor: Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, and Terminal illness
navayiota's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Enjoyable and inspiring. It's good to read stories about finding the joy in slow, peaceful life. Now I'm in the mood to check out the authors mentioned in the book!
Graphic: Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and Abandonment
Moderate: Infertility, Miscarriage, Terminal illness, and Alcohol
mtnmama19's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Minor: Cancer, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, and Abortion
macncheese_pdf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Minor: Miscarriage and Pregnancy