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kwichris's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
3.75
I've not read much in this genre before, and this was a pleasant read that moved along at a rather quick pace... Once you make it through the first story that is. There are four stories in this book, which eventually are woven together but often subtly, which makes details very important while you read. However, the last three stories are so well-written and connected in comparison to the first, it leaves things a little lopsided and hard to get into given that the first foray isn't nearly as intriguing beyond the initial concepts. Something about the writing gets significantly better for stories two through four, and all four matter, but the initial story pacing, description, and writing just doesn't seem as well thought out as the rest. (Maybe something was lost in translation from Japanese to English possibly.) I still recommend this book as an interesting read with a very well defined time travel system with practical twists and solid character development.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia and Grief
Moderate: Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Death
miri42's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Dementia, and Death
Moderate: Car accident
dconlon's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, and Death
Moderate: Car accident and Terminal illness
sorcha's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Pregnancy, Dementia, Car accident, Chronic illness, Death, and Grief
starlite0816's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Abortion, Car accident, Grief, and Death
midnightrain_'s review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This is one of the most beautiful books I’ve ever read, there isn’t that much open thinking and reflection, which i wish wasn’t so cause i really wish we’d seen deeper inside the characters’ heads but nevertheless it made me cry (even though it’s not a sad book) so it ranks high on my list.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident, Death, Death of parent, Infertility, and Grief
maddykes13's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness, Abandonment, Grief, Chronic illness, Dementia, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Car accident, Miscarriage, and Abortion
Minor: Medical content
komiification's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, and Dementia
Moderate: Pregnancy, Car accident, and Death of parent
Minor: Alcohol
vii_412's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
"She had returned to the present - the day that he had completely forgotten her."
Tenía altas expectativas con este libro y no las cumplió del todo, sin embargo, fue una lectura agradable.
"Before the coffee gets cold" cuenta 4 relatos que se conecta en torno a una cafetería que permite a las personas viajar al pasado... Sin embargo hay una cierta cantidad de reglas que hay que cumplir, de lo contrario, las personas podrían sufrir una maldición.
Los relatos que formaron parte de este libro, ordenados desde el que más me gustó al que menos, son:
- Husband and Wife
- Mother and Child
- The Sisters
- The Lovers
Cada relato se conecta de una forma algo similar, pero que te deja con un bonito sentimiento al leer el libro, te encariñas con los personajes y eso permite al lector que sus historias le hagan sentir algo. Sin embargo, creo que la primera "The Lovers" tiene como propósito una introducción a lo que es la cafetería y por eso no me encantó, me pareció muy X, pero las otras tres son más profundas y creo que empiezas a comprender el propósito de viajar al pasado sin realmente poder cambiar nada.
Creo que tiene un mensaje muy bonito de tener que valorar el presente y a las personas que forman parte de nuestra vida porque no siempre van a estar para nosotros o nosotros para ellos y podemos dejar pasar el tiempo sin realmente aprovechar esa compañía y ese amor que les tenemos, y que solo tenemos una oportunidad y no podemos darnos el lujo de desperdiciarla.
Sí lo recomiendo, es una lectura que puede terminar rápido y que vas disfrutando poco a poco conforme más la conoces.
"No matter what difficulties people face, they will always have the strength to overcome them. It just takes heart. And if the chair can change someone's heart, it clearly has its purpose."
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Death of parent, Grief, Pregnancy, Dementia, and Car accident
alex1'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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy, Death, Dementia, and Car accident