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jadiejane's review against another edition
3.0
I’d liked to think that I would cover the coffee with a saucer or my hands. But when I read, “Even if you find some way to retain the coffee’s heat, it will have no effect and will get cold anyway,” I think my thoughts remained in that moment. Because if I choose to travel to the past, I would want to spend as much time as possible with the person I went back to meet.
ameamesakura's review
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
veka's review against another edition
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
ninamtx's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
estock36's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
belarna's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
3.0
Overall: 3⭐️
The Four Stories (individual ratings):
I: The Best Friend - 4⭐️
II: Mother and Son - 3.25⭐️
III: The Lovers - 2.5-2.75⭐️
IV: The Married Couple - 3.75⭐️
I did a hybrid read with the physical book and the audio - loved the narrator. Will likely read more of these if Shen is the narrator of the other books!
literarycryptid's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- 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
4.75
lexythebookworm_'s review against another edition
5.0
4.5 ⭐️
It's rare to find a sequel to a book (that was already good) that lives up to the reader's expectations. But I must say that, in this case, I enjoyed this second part even more than the first one.
These beautiful four tales, or short stories, that take place at this Café, are completely heart moving and beautiful. I would even dare to use the expression "hauntingly beautiful", since it really made me shed a couple of tears and feel happy, despite the portion of sadness that they generated inside of me.
I truly recommend the "Before the Coffee Gets Cold" books to anyone, not only to readers. The stories are truly delightful, easy to read and completely heart warming.
Warning: the ending did actually make me shed a couple of tears. So proceed with caution while wearing mascara :P
It's rare to find a sequel to a book (that was already good) that lives up to the reader's expectations. But I must say that, in this case, I enjoyed this second part even more than the first one.
These beautiful four tales, or short stories, that take place at this Café, are completely heart moving and beautiful. I would even dare to use the expression "hauntingly beautiful", since it really made me shed a couple of tears and feel happy, despite the portion of sadness that they generated inside of me.
I truly recommend the "Before the Coffee Gets Cold" books to anyone, not only to readers. The stories are truly delightful, easy to read and completely heart warming.
Warning: the ending did actually make me shed a couple of tears. So proceed with caution while wearing mascara :P
siobhannil's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0