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marlensophie'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? N/A
4.0
Graphic: Miscarriage
misuki's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Child death, Infertility, Miscarriage, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Mental illness and Death of parent
amiiliy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
Minor: Infertility, Mental illness, Miscarriage, and Terminal illness
imogenlj's review against another edition
4.0
Minor: Child death, Infertility, Miscarriage, Terminal illness, and Alcohol
hyperashley's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Cancer, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, and Abortion
gigglesbanana's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.25
Minor: Miscarriage
alliemay'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? It's complicated
4.25
Moderate: Infidelity and Abandonment
Minor: Miscarriage
sweetsxrrxw's review against another edition
- 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
for some reason, after i finished reading the first half of the book i got into a terrible reading slump and i don't want to blame it on the story, since i must admit im super burnt out bc of uni, but i liked the first part better, idk.
anyways, going back to the book, i really loved its main theme, of how books can bring people together and i really loved both takako and her uncle satoru so much <3 specially takako, it was nice following her journey of growth, self-discovery and watch her falling in love with books. and of course, her relationship with her uncle was one of the best parts of the book <3
i did not particularly dislike the second half of the story since it was cool to get to know a bit more of momoko's story. but i do wish i had enjoyed it more :/ let's just blame my reading slump, lmao.
but, overall it's a simple cozy story that can easily become your new comfort book <3
Graphic: Infidelity, Miscarriage, and Abandonment
Moderate: Terminal illness and Abortion
Minor: Child death
jstilts'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
A book of two halves - so much so it's almost a novella and it's sequel - this quiet emotional book follows Takako into her uncle's bookshop as she retreats from a life that just fell to pieces.
We see her anger, we see her grieving, we see centre herself, we see her uncertainty at her ability to ever leave the cosy confines of the bookstore. I'd like to say there's a dramatic twist, but this book is very grounded in reality - life just goes on until you choose to make changes happen.
Unexpected events do occur, but it's refreshing to read a book where the characters truly are in charge of their own destiny - and the obstacles they need to overcome are usually ones from within, dictated by their personality, drives and emotions.
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Miscarriage
bexi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Moderate: Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, and Grief
Minor: Misogyny, Sexism, Terminal illness, and Gaslighting