Reviews

Tales from the Cafe: Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

breroberts2894's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted slow-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

3.25

shelbymarie516's review against another edition

3.0

I think some of the magic was lost in translation. But this concept was really sweet, and enjoyable. I am not normally a magical realism fan (as much as I try) but this was one of the better ones.

ranee_samaniego's review against another edition

4.0

Tales from the Café follows the beloved characters from Before the Coffee Gets Cold and introduces a new cast of characters who quickly captured my heart. Tales from the Café focuses on grief, finding joy after sorrow, and healing from loss.

I highly recommend this series if you want a cozy, coffee-filled, heartwarming read.

Rating: PG
Trigger Warnings: suicide ideation, depression, pregnancy loss, death, grief

breeeeeeeeee's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

sabiplz's review against another edition

medium-paced

3.5

beaxon05's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

3.0

Decent

cjhaley's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious 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

4.0

taleswithaelia's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted relaxing sad medium-paced

4.5

phoeb3lucia's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

melle_bello's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad 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

4.25