Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

Tales from the Café by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

149 reviews

anh_read's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Again, the book was very moving and inspiring. The theme of it centered around grief, but also moving on. Furthermore, we learn more about the past of the staff of the Café. 

Despite this book being part of a series, I think it’s still possible to follow the stories without having read the first book. Nonetheless, it is still better to read the first book first to get the full picture.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death and Death of parent

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Murder

erikabites's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death of parent and Violence

clems_bookcorner's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death

Moderate: Death of parent

kitwhelan's review against another edition

emotional reflective slow-paced

5.0

Having read the first one, I knew I was in for an emotional wallop and this one sure delivered. I think I liked it more. I really enjoyed that

Kazu got some closure.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and Death

melodyseestrees's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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 did not resonate with me as hard as the first book of the series. It did explain more of the system behind the magic and I thought that it was well thought out. There are some wonderful quotes to keep in mind when regarding relationships that still exist in the present. 
This book primarily takes place after the events of the first book with glimpses to earlier moments. We get to see who the ghost is by way of someone returning 30 years to the past. In that chapter we learn three rules for those who pour the coffee

they must be female and of a specific line, they must be at least seven years old, and one more. They will lose the ability to take someone to the past once they have become pregnant with a girl, as the power will leave the mother for the baby.

I do wish the reveal had come earlier but we also had last-chapter reveals in the first book so that may be a stylistic choice.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, and Death

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Miscarriage, Cancer, and Terminal illness

Minor: Pregnancy and Murder

readingsponsoredbybts's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious reflective sad fast-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

4.25

i cried he crew we crode

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Cancer, and Death

catievalentino's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Terminal illness, Pregnancy, Miscarriage, and Mental illness

lucy_cross56's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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? No

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Death of parent

Moderate: Violence, Terminal illness, Murder, Grief, Mental illness, Cancer, Death, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Miscarriage and Pregnancy

silviapeper's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief

Moderate: Death, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Death of parent, and Pregnancy

Minor: Abortion

jesse_jellyfish's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Miscarriage

Moderate: Death and Death of parent

Minor: Pregnancy