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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
medium-paced
emotional
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:
Yes
I really enjoyed this book. Its a bit repetitive, but in a very calming and relaxing way.
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This felt a lot like We’ll Prescribe You a Cat, except instead of cats, it’s food that heals people. I loved the idea of the detectives recreating dishes tied to someone’s most precious memories. It really shows how powerful food can be in connecting us to people and moments we’ve lost. Some of the stories were sweet and nostalgic, and I could imagine how comforting it would be to taste something that brings back a part of your past.
But honestly, the pacing was pretty slow, and since I’m not super familiar with Japanese cuisine, some of the dishes were hard to picture. I also wished it dug deeper into the characters’ emotions. It kind of skimmed the surface, which made the stories feel less impactful.
Still, it was a nice, light read. If you like slice-of-life stories that are cozy and reflective, this could be your thing.
But honestly, the pacing was pretty slow, and since I’m not super familiar with Japanese cuisine, some of the dishes were hard to picture. I also wished it dug deeper into the characters’ emotions. It kind of skimmed the surface, which made the stories feel less impactful.
Still, it was a nice, light read. If you like slice-of-life stories that are cozy and reflective, this could be your thing.
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Warm, fuzzy, and simple. A very comforting and low-stakes read, with reassuring structure and just enough emotion to take to heart.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
this was such a heartwarming story. as a foodie, it’s interesting to listen to the impact and nostalgia food can have on our lives. we follow multiple people as they search for a food from their past. we learn how the detective finds the dish and the feelings the dish brings. i will definitely continue the series. i think i actually read the next ones because i want to cherish the stories more than the audiobook allowed me to.
emotional
informative
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes