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aeonidon's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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
moonlitface's review against another edition
3.0
3,5/5. a relatively quick read, okay writing style, has comforting message about the value of life. but before I've 'clicked' to the characters, the story ended.
mgabst's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
noxa's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Ableism and Suicidal thoughts
yars_reading_corner's review against another edition
5.0
I LOVE LOVE LOVEEEE THIS!!
It's age-appropriate for all ages to read this book and the first time I read any Japanese Lit without stupidity and boredom being glorified! I loved the raw reality behind it and the gentle beauty of the story writing and modern day prejudice of people in a community thats otherwise known as very advanced, but are actually very backward minded when it comes to categorizing people as if they are objects! I like that the story focuses on a certain disease and a certain type of street food and somehow combines these two and tells the horrors and the beauty behind the second main character.
It's age-appropriate for all ages to read this book and the first time I read any Japanese Lit without stupidity and boredom being glorified! I loved the raw reality behind it and the gentle beauty of the story writing and modern day prejudice of people in a community thats otherwise known as very advanced, but are actually very backward minded when it comes to categorizing people as if they are objects! I like that the story focuses on a certain disease and a certain type of street food and somehow combines these two and tells the horrors and the beauty behind the second main character.
specialalmondtofu's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
sfhtajroi's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
struthio's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
5.0
Probably one of the best books I've read recently. The story was very gripping and described two people who led very different lives and how they intertwined to create this masterpiece. So deeply moving.