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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Personally i don't like how slow this book is but that is my own opinion and some people like it
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Cozy contemporary japanese read
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Les sentiments sont magnifiquement portraits et les petites histoires sont très bien ficelées entre elles. Pour moi c’est comme « tant que la cafe est encore chaud » mais en mieux.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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:
No
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Translated books can be tricky, because the localization needs to be just right to maintain the integrity of the original text and cultural nuances, while also being relatable and comfortable for the reader. It took me a while to get used to the cadence of this book because of that, but I found the audiobook helped a lot. The translation works really well spoken aloud, and takes some getting used to read on paper. I switched between the audiobook and physical copy frequently, and found myself eventually loving both. The book is split into episodic chapters, each one highlighting someone who's life intersects with the Tenderness convenience store and its wholesome atmosphere. The stories are both heartwarming and bittersweet, and I'm glad I stayed with the book and got to enjoy them.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Lovely book about different characters stories all coming together at a convenience store. I liked that a lot of the characters kept reappearing after their respective story as main character was over. Truly a gem.
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing