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Fun to read, but the book mentions a couple of heavy subjects and then just glances over them, seemingly for the purpose of keeping things light and heartwarming.

I would have preferred it if the book had actually stuck to lighthearted topics, OR had delved deeper into and worked through the complex issues in order to get to a deserved heartwarming conclusion.

Also, don't call the book "Days at the Morisaki Bookshop" when the second half isn't set at the bookshop anymore.

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emotional lighthearted reflective relaxing

4.5

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emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

3.0

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5.0

In "Days at the Morisaki Bookshop" Satoshi Yagisawa constructs a narrative that is not only deeply engaging but concise, in a manner unlike any book I've read before. This book is an easy, short read but not so that it comes off frivolous or saccharine. The author is able to say exactly what he needs to say, in exactly as many words as needed. No more, no less.

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