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jolineliest's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Sexism, and Misogyny
Minor: Pregnancy
_pickle_'s review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
Firstly, the fat-shaming descriptions of the librarian were painful to read and felt rather at odds with the rest of the book, which is an entirely lovely thing that I couldn't wait to read every night. If you can overlook that you'll be delighted by this warm, comforting book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia
j9theshort's review against another edition
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia
rosalyn's review against another edition
I love the concept but I can't stand how the characters have described the librarian's appearance. I thought it would only happen with the first character. After the second one doing the exact same thing, I can't keep reading this. I'm sad. I really liked the idea.
Content Warnings
Minor: Fatphobia
sjfarrell'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
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia
fabell6's review against another edition
While some of its charm reminded me of Before The Coffee Gets Cold, it did not have the found family element and I did not like the fatphobic way the librarian was described. Decided to not push through and read something else instead.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia
littlelizzieborden's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
3.0
This would have been a 4 but there is fatphobia in each chapter and with the exception of the last character the narrator choices were terrible. The first 3 had british accents so it doesn't feel like the book takes place in Japan. The 4th narrator was just obnoxious, but the last was perfect!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia
mercurial's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia
readyuhbook's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-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? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia