3.59k reviews for:

Before We Say Goodbye

Toshikazu Kawaguchi

3.89 AVERAGE

honnomushi13's review against another edition

3.0

emotional reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

girl_and_tales's review against another edition

5.0

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Once again, the author continues to weave their magical and comforting universe, where time and emotions intertwine with every cup of coffee. We are back at the Funiculi Funicula café, where, for a mysterious reason, it is possible to travel through time. Each journey allows the characters to return to a specific moment in their past, for a farewell, a confrontation, or a chance to fix what has been lost. As always, the author manages to blend sweetness and melancholy, offering us an experience that is both comforting and heart-wrenching. Like the first three volumes, we are treated to four different stories. The characters will face moments that marked their existence, and the café becomes a magical place, allowing reunions, goodbyes, or reconciliations. This fourth volume also reminds us of the beauty of transitional moments, those suspended instants when we must face the end of one cycle to begin another.

I really loved my reading experience; this book invites us to reflect on our own lives and the things we would like to change if we had the chance. Let yourself be tempted by this magical place, the Funiculi Funicula café, where, through the warmth of a cup, entire lives are redefined.

kirus's review against another edition

5.0

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Abszolút komfortsorozat, aminek eddig minden része 5 csillagos olvasási élményt adott.

nizz's review against another edition

5.0

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: Complicated

deviantfirefly's review against another edition

4.25

emotional hopeful inspiring sad

cronchiebones's review against another edition

2.0

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did not finish….lead character in the last chapter was unbearable

anwenger12's review against another edition

3.5

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Had been curious about these books for years and finally acquired one from the library. The repetition of the stories became tiring to me, but the last one about the daughter almost made me cry. Very sweet and a quick read.

lizzie_beth98's review against another edition

4.0

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

__ammu__'s review against another edition

3.0

emotional hopeful relaxing 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: N/A

bookboundkay's review against another edition

3.5

emotional hopeful 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

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This is such a cozy series despite the short stories being emotional. The pace is slow and very character driven but I really like it. I love the cafe and seeing snippets of the staff and their stories throughout each book. 
Character rating - 4. 
Plot rating - 3.5. 
Setting rating - 4.45.