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litficism's review against another edition
4.0
if only the first story wasn't so underwhelming and pointless
lee_noel's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
emmalouise06's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I had high hopes for this book as I felt it was something a bit different and I liked the concept -a cafe that allows you to travel in time but only as long as it takes for a cup of coffee to go cold.
I was however, underwhelmed by it and think the hype had set my expectations higher.
It covers 4 different relationships and reasons for wanting to travel. I liked the concept of each of the short stories and it should’ve made for an emotional read but I felt a disconnect from the writing.
Some of this could be that in the translation of the writing which seemed overly descriptive and didn’t really flow. I also didn’t warm to any of the characters as the writing was focussed on the circumstances surrounding their story rather than character building. The majority of the writing was observational, centred around a sequence of events and the connection the characters had to each other, and the cafe, rather than being in their thoughts, feelings and emotions.
I was however, underwhelmed by it and think the hype had set my expectations higher.
It covers 4 different relationships and reasons for wanting to travel. I liked the concept of each of the short stories and it should’ve made for an emotional read but I felt a disconnect from the writing.
Some of this could be that in the translation of the writing which seemed overly descriptive and didn’t really flow. I also didn’t warm to any of the characters as the writing was focussed on the circumstances surrounding their story rather than character building. The majority of the writing was observational, centred around a sequence of events and the connection the characters had to each other, and the cafe, rather than being in their thoughts, feelings and emotions.
tylerc852's review against another edition
emotional
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
emmiddleton's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
cindy28's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
erin2802's review against another edition
challenging
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? It's complicated
3.5
Very much an enjoyable read, the stories were heartwarming and I found the characters were great.