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3.34 AVERAGE
3.34 AVERAGE
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
This was a beautiful and a quirky read. I absolutely enjoyed every minute of reading it ♥️
🍭
Hitomi, the inexperienced salesgirl, falls for the quiet and usually reserved Takeo. Both are awkward personalities dealing with adulting. The owner, Mr Nakano is an odd duck, very random but very adorable nevertheless. I also loved Mr Nakano's sister, the strong, independent Masayo, whose love life is very complicated unlike her beautiful creations.
The writing is poetic and so is the translation. The overall vibe of the book is very charming.
🍭
This book may seem slow paced for some people, but I gobbled it up like a delicious parantha with makkhan. It was nothing like I ever read before. Hitomi's feelings towards the charming Takeo, the uncertainty of her feelings, whether it's love or not. I love reading about mundane lives, thanks to a certain Mr Murakami.
Another thing I love about Japanese literature is how a sense of reality is constantly present. Kawakami managed to bring depths to the characters. She is so subtle in her writing. There was nothing forced about the plot or the characters. I didn't expect to love it this much when I started reading the book, it was almost impossible to put it down.
🍭
The chapters were named very cleverly with each chapter name relating to the thrift shop.
However, I am not sure if I'll recommend this book to you or not, it'd quite an oddball of a story.If you're someone who loves gentle and quiet reads then this book is for you.
I am so glad I discovered Kawakami. Definitely reading other works by her. Already finished reading Strange weather in Tokyo. I read this book with soft songs playing in the background. I have a strange attachment towards Japanese, and I gobble up anything which is translated from that language.
4.5 ⭐
🍭
Hitomi, the inexperienced salesgirl, falls for the quiet and usually reserved Takeo. Both are awkward personalities dealing with adulting. The owner, Mr Nakano is an odd duck, very random but very adorable nevertheless. I also loved Mr Nakano's sister, the strong, independent Masayo, whose love life is very complicated unlike her beautiful creations.
The writing is poetic and so is the translation. The overall vibe of the book is very charming.
🍭
This book may seem slow paced for some people, but I gobbled it up like a delicious parantha with makkhan. It was nothing like I ever read before. Hitomi's feelings towards the charming Takeo, the uncertainty of her feelings, whether it's love or not. I love reading about mundane lives, thanks to a certain Mr Murakami.
Another thing I love about Japanese literature is how a sense of reality is constantly present. Kawakami managed to bring depths to the characters. She is so subtle in her writing. There was nothing forced about the plot or the characters. I didn't expect to love it this much when I started reading the book, it was almost impossible to put it down.
🍭
The chapters were named very cleverly with each chapter name relating to the thrift shop.
However, I am not sure if I'll recommend this book to you or not, it'd quite an oddball of a story.If you're someone who loves gentle and quiet reads then this book is for you.
I am so glad I discovered Kawakami. Definitely reading other works by her. Already finished reading Strange weather in Tokyo. I read this book with soft songs playing in the background. I have a strange attachment towards Japanese, and I gobble up anything which is translated from that language.
4.5 ⭐
4.5 stars - a lovely lovely story. Will definitely be reading more from this author
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
this book genuinely feels like a lukewarm cup of tea! absolutely LOVED the way it made me genuinely feel like i was observing others live, loved the way it discussed feelings and love without a truly poetic edge or overcomplicating things. also love the set of characters! very much a book thats just about mundane living without huge plot twists! a smooth fun easy read all in all :·)
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Death, Infidelity, Sexual content, Grief, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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