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shirarweiss's review
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a beautiful book. It took me some time to get into it, but by the second labyrinth, I was hooked. It made me think without ever getting too intense. It was a cozy, thoughtful, funny, delightful read. I loved imagining the bookstore and worlds of the different labyrinths and I think this would make a fantastic movie. It was interesting to read a translated book; I enjoyed learning some Japanese words and cultural concepts.
I love the idea that books have a soul. Rintaro’s love for books was beautiful.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
saracat's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I liked the idea behind this story a lot. I just wish there were some more answers as to why things happened. But, if someone can just get lot in the story without needing to know the how's and why's of a world, they'll probably enjoy this book even more than I did.
While I liked the three main characters, I didn't always feel like I could understand their relationship to each other.
Every person processes grief differently, so I think depending on how a person processes loss of someone they care about, reading this could be a kind of catharsis, seeing another person in their way of processing - though most of it is through indirect means.
Even though I didn't read this in Japanese, I did appreciate how the translator chose what to translate and what to keep in the original language; conveying the cultural norms without over explaining, etc.
While I liked the three main characters, I didn't always feel like I could understand their relationship to each other.
Every person processes grief differently, so I think depending on how a person processes loss of someone they care about, reading this could be a kind of catharsis, seeing another person in their way of processing - though most of it is through indirect means.
Even though I didn't read this in Japanese, I did appreciate how the translator chose what to translate and what to keep in the original language; conveying the cultural norms without over explaining, etc.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Grief
thetinybookdragon's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was amazing. I loved everything about it. It's always nice to read about a book where the main subject is the love of books and in this one it was done brilliantly.
This book makes you smile, cry, think and reflect over your own relationship with books.
I am definitely recommending this one to my friends and family.
This book makes you smile, cry, think and reflect over your own relationship with books.
I am definitely recommending this one to my friends and family.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death
phantompansy's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death
Moderate: Death of parent
alexcooper88's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
dreamerfreak's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
slow-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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Kidnapping
lidia7's review against another edition
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
Wholesome, very much a children's/ya fantasy book vibe. A bit oversimplified, tropey characters but still a cute story. Also kinda pretentious, the idea that older books are must reads or superior and that books that sell aren't valuable... All in all, a cozy, light read that celebrates mundanity and the power of books and human connection. :)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, and Death
Minor: Kidnapping
thesapphiccelticbookworm's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Death of parent
cwerber's review
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I wanted to like this book more than I did. But alas, I did not. It was just okay. I loved the concept, and it should have grabbed me, but it did not, sadly.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death
whosebooks_'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Death of parent
Moderate: Fatphobia