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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Although the food sounds completely mouth watering this book is ultimately about closure, it will fill your heart rather than your stomach. Each chapter functions as a little stand alone story so great for short reading sessions.
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-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
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
lighthearted
relaxing
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
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
i’ll be honest, this was just a bit boring for me! i wish there was more of an overarching plot that brought it all together. i thought the vignettes were very sweet and lighthearted, comforting even. reading about all of the food was truly delightful and made it a comfort read for sure. but as far as plot, i thought it was a little lacking
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
[2.5]- If you liked 'Before The Coffee Gets Cold', you'll also like this. Although I can't help but feel this book's English translation and international promotion is simply riding the coattails of that previous novel's success. Although technically, I did like this a bit better than BTCGC.
There are a couple of oddities to this, though. One is that the plot moves very, very quickly. The transition from the food mystery being described to its solution is sometimes literally one page. In hindsight, I wouldn't have minded if there were some actual detective work going on, but just like BTCGC, the novel takes place in one room and centres a rotating cast of characters, which is something I found dull about both texts.
Further, I feel like this is for kids. It does not have the emotional depth of BTCGC, which does read as literary fiction. This book was giving Enid Blyton. However, when considering an international audience, I don't think your average monolingual English child will know or be keen to understand the nuances of Kyoto's culture, so it is unclear who this book is for.
There are a couple of oddities to this, though. One is that the plot moves very, very quickly. The transition from the food mystery being described to its solution is sometimes literally one page. In hindsight, I wouldn't have minded if there were some actual detective work going on, but just like BTCGC, the novel takes place in one room and centres a rotating cast of characters, which is something I found dull about both texts.
Further, I feel like this is for kids. It does not have the emotional depth of BTCGC, which does read as literary fiction. This book was giving Enid Blyton. However, when considering an international audience, I don't think your average monolingual English child will know or be keen to understand the nuances of Kyoto's culture, so it is unclear who this book is for.
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
What a charming book!! Read like episodic television, and I mean that as a compliment. I adored our food detectives and can’t wait for my Libby hold on the sequel to come through.
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
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