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theliteraryteapot's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
The concept of a restaurant solving mysteries in the form of looking for lost/forgotten recipes is really great. I loved the food descriptions. But I completely disliked the execution.
Poor writing: very simple one sentence to describe an action and then the rest is just dialogues. There were so many repetitions as well (this is why editors exist). Poor character work: the two main characters are so bland, no depth whatsoever, no development, we know almost nothing about them. They sort of didn't feel human. As for the mysteries, we never see the characters actually solving them, we only see the end results.
There was so much potential but this was a disappointment.
Poor writing: very simple one sentence to describe an action and then the rest is just dialogues. There were so many repetitions as well (this is why editors exist). Poor character work: the two main characters are so bland, no depth whatsoever, no development, we know almost nothing about them. They sort of didn't feel human. As for the mysteries, we never see the characters actually solving them, we only see the end results.
There was so much potential but this was a disappointment.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Misogyny, Death, Terminal illness, and Dementia
aseel_reads's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
I want the recipes for all the food mentioned but otherwise, I kind of hated this? Maybe it would read better in print but the daughter was such a wanker at times??
Content Warnings
Minor: Grief, Classism, Dementia, Medical content, Death, and Death of parent
atamano's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Dementia, Grief, Death, Death of parent, and Terminal illness
sarahb919's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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? No
5.0
Cherish your moms and cherish your food! That is the lesson Iām taking away from this story!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Dementia, Terminal illness, and Alcohol
ninahuynh's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Such a wonderful concept and collection of intertwining stories! I am always amazed at how Nagare is able to find the details to the dish with just a few descriptions or words. And all the food talk and description really had me hungry and picturing Ghibili food throughout the entire book š 6 stories and 6 different dishes. All unique in their own way. This book really exemplifies how food and our memory are closely connected with each other.
I do wish he treated Drowsy better though :(
I do wish he treated Drowsy better though :(
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Alcohol, Death, Dementia, and Grief
susanatherly's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Dementia, and Death of parent
3readingcircus's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness and Grief
Moderate: Death of parent and Dementia
gcrkl's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Cancer, Death of parent, Alcohol, Dementia, Grief, Terminal illness, and Death
whosjessanyway's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.0
A cute, short lighthearted read. I think I expected something different from the cover and the writing was very simple, but I still had a good time. If you enjoy this type of cute japanese stories, you will probably enjoy this one too :)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Dementia, Terminal illness, Death, and Grief
auqua's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
4.0
My only regret in reading this book is not knowing more about Japanese cuisine. But after reading it I can say that I know more about it now then before.
The book have things in common with Before the Coffee gets Cold in that each chapter follows the same formula and follows a new character. Someone arrives at the Kamogawa Diner in hope of having a dish from their past recreated and their reasons for wanting it. Skip forward in time and follow them as they taste the result and an explanation from the Chef/Detective of how he did it.
Stories that follow a formula like this one is not for everyone but it works for me. I really recomend it if you like cooking and/or Before the Coffee gets Cold.
Also, unlike Before the Coffee gets Cold, the cat on the cover on this one is actually in the book
The book have things in common with Before the Coffee gets Cold in that each chapter follows the same formula and follows a new character. Someone arrives at the Kamogawa Diner in hope of having a dish from their past recreated and their reasons for wanting it. Skip forward in time and follow them as they taste the result and an explanation from the Chef/Detective of how he did it.
Stories that follow a formula like this one is not for everyone but it works for me. I really recomend it if you like cooking and/or Before the Coffee gets Cold.
Also, unlike Before the Coffee gets Cold, the cat on the cover on this one is actually in the book
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Dementia
Minor: Terminal illness