Reviews tagging 'Death'

Before Your Memory Fades by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

104 reviews

cutepatzie's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense 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

5.0

It was amazing. Again I cant even describe how much this book helped me and motivated me again in the moment when I lost a bit of hope and stayed in darkness. It bring me light and pursues so that way she will become one of my 5 stars.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Death of parent, Chronic illness, Death, Cancer, Grief, and Suicide attempt

mybestfriendsarefictional's review against another edition

emotional mysterious slow-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

3.0

Actually raging at this one 😐😩 My book got thrown across the room.

Vert similar to the first two, wit  Nagare, Kazu and Sachi front and centre, we have a new setting - and whilst I like the short and lyrical stories, meaning its easy to pick up, and the comfort that comes with knowing what you're getting, that was just cruel man. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Terminal illness, Chronic illness, Mental illness, Death, and Panic attacks/disorders

jesse_jellyfish'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? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Loved the last short story in this book, the others weren't quite as memorable, but overall I still enjoyed.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Grief, and Mental illness

andikaraditya's review against another edition

inspiring lighthearted sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent and Death

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Suicide

cryssalia's review against another edition

emotional reflective relaxing sad medium-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

4.75

Compared to the previous books, this shows a different side of humanity where characters seek reasons to continue with life when they are at their lowest. Their objectives remain the same: to see someone in their past, but also to not live in regrets.

The ending is bittersweet. The author did not sugarcoat the circumstances but does implore you to look at things in different perspectives for the sake of your loved ones.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Terminal illness, Car accident, Death, and Suicide attempt

kitwhelan's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

A beautiful switch to a new cafe. But I feel like we could have a few stories where someone doesn’t die :( 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Terminal illness, Death, and Death of parent

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts

arturo_luzen's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Grief, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Death, Chronic illness, and Mental illness

Minor: Bullying, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Alcoholism, Addiction, Abortion, Cancer, Grief, Terminal illness, Death of parent, Medical content, and Suicidal thoughts

laurenh198's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death and Terminal illness

blau_elmo's review against another edition

emotional inspiring 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

3.5

This is the third book in the series, and although maybe the magic has worn off slightly, it is still emotionally capturing and beautiful.

The stories are simple, along with the language, but the emotional impact brought about by the hopeful messages of the book (in spite of sad events occurring in every chapter) anchors the fantastical premise in reality.

As usual, it is not a life-changing book, but it is a fun little book that I love. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Chronic illness and Death

randeerebecca's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, Grief, Death, Chronic illness, and Mental illness