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Our Dining Table by Mita Ori

19 reviews

kalira's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25


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n_asyikin_'s review against another edition

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emotional inspiring lighthearted sad fast-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? Yes

5.0

Two men grieved for a love lost or not given, which led to the tendency to build-up walls that isolate them either from other people or from the vulnerability evoked by emotions. Until they found possibilities with each other. Being nudged by the vivacious toddler Tane, Minoru & Yutaka stepped away from the shadows that clouded over them to welcome & savour joy.

Hopeful & touching in a subtly eloquent manner, Our Dining Table asked us to embrace our fears, highlighting how one can find comfort & companionship through our love for foods. 

You'd find yourselves grinning at their antics, or moved to tears only to be comforted, all the while be reminded how foods in itself can be a language of love.

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lackyducks's review

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emotional lighthearted reflective fast-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? Yes

4.25

A very soft and gentle read. I loved the recipes throughout the book & the personal touch they gave. I found the characters really likeable and enjoyed watching their relationship develop. Tane added a lot of humour and I really loved watching him move around on each page!

The relationship also felt very realistic and both characters felt like they had a lot of depth to them! It was nice to learn their backstories & history, as well as seeing them grow! 

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fujo_cat's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted 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

This was such a GOOD read! Had me crying like a baby for sure T.T
If you are looking for a wholesome, "found family" kind of story, this one is for you.

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draven_deathcrush's review

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emotional funny lighthearted relaxing 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? Yes

5.0


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lauren_miller's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0


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erinsbookshelves's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? It's complicated

5.0


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angelsfw's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-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? Yes

4.5

| tw: mentions of death, eating disorders, emotional abuse, self image discourse. |

I really loved this manga. It was so sweet and all the characters were so lovable. The storyline was incredibly easy to follow and I felt satisfied with the way it ended. I really enjoy reading fast-paced things like this to break up heavy reading. This really helped refresh my brain and I really recommend this story!    

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studiolindsay's review against another edition

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hopeful lighthearted 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

4.0

A very sweet slice-of-life story about a loving found family and delicious homemade food. It was also funny at times and I found myself laughing out loud. 

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