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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
‘‘twas a sweet little book about life and society, short chapters and easy read
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
An interesting and informative look into a part of Japanese culture. I enjoy many books on the subject, and was quite taken by the unfolding of this story and its main subject matter. Could not put it down and finished in two days.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
Such a beautiful little story. I love storys built on simple and easily digestible plot setups, and this one is especially great because of the amazing character work we get, and we'll as a wonderful example and description of a large list of human emotions. There's also a wonderful commentary on a lot of subjects that I honestly didn't expect, yet loved. This story just simply felt warm, but also a little painful, like a hot drink in a mug slowly getting too hot then burning you. I truly loved it
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Body shaming, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Death of parent
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-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
emotional
reflective
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
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I have finished reading this book some minutes back. Then I've taken some time to take deep breathe because I've been crying very very much while reading the book.
Oh my goodness! What have I just read?
This is one of the best books I have read so far this year. Actually it's one of the most incredibly amazing and heartfelt books that I have ever read. It is so very much beautiful. I just can't believe that I read this book.
I loved the plot, the character development, the writing, the expressions, the arrangement of words, the way the story ends, the perspective towards life, the love, passion, empathy, and, and literally every single thing about the book. And I absolutely loved the author's note at the end of the book.
I loved Tokue, Sentaro. I loved Wakana too.
Sentaro has criminal record, is suffering in life and he can't find his way to life. He works in a confectionery and makes Doriyaki, a type of pancake filled with sweet bean paste. Tokeu, an orderly woman comes into his life who has disfigured hands and a very troubled past. She makes the best sweet bean paste Sentaro has ever tasted and Sentaro learns that she has been making sweet bean paste for fifty years now and can't figure out how she has been doing it for so many years.Tokeu teaches Sentaro making sweet bean paste and they both grow a good friendship. Their friendship flourishes gradually but then something happened. Tokeu's troubled past has been revealed and brings out devastating consequences.
"Sweet Bean Paste" is an incredible novel that talks about people's pains and troubles, makes you see the world with a new perspective. It's a book that talks about the pains and struggles of an amazing woman Tokeu, such pain that we can't even think of. It shows the power of friendship. This book is everything. It's brilliant, absolutely and completely brilliant. It's wondeful. I am so glad that I've got to read this book.
I have got to read this book because of Christy Anne Jones, my favourite booktuber. So a big 'thank you' goes to her.
Oh my goodness! What have I just read?
This is one of the best books I have read so far this year. Actually it's one of the most incredibly amazing and heartfelt books that I have ever read. It is so very much beautiful. I just can't believe that I read this book.
I loved the plot, the character development, the writing, the expressions, the arrangement of words, the way the story ends, the perspective towards life, the love, passion, empathy, and, and literally every single thing about the book. And I absolutely loved the author's note at the end of the book.
I loved Tokue, Sentaro. I loved Wakana too.
Sentaro has criminal record, is suffering in life and he can't find his way to life. He works in a confectionery and makes Doriyaki, a type of pancake filled with sweet bean paste. Tokeu, an orderly woman comes into his life who has disfigured hands and a very troubled past. She makes the best sweet bean paste Sentaro has ever tasted and Sentaro learns that she has been making sweet bean paste for fifty years now and can't figure out how she has been doing it for so many years.Tokeu teaches Sentaro making sweet bean paste and they both grow a good friendship. Their friendship flourishes gradually but then something happened. Tokeu's troubled past has been revealed and brings out devastating consequences.
"Sweet Bean Paste" is an incredible novel that talks about people's pains and troubles, makes you see the world with a new perspective. It's a book that talks about the pains and struggles of an amazing woman Tokeu, such pain that we can't even think of. It shows the power of friendship. This book is everything. It's brilliant, absolutely and completely brilliant. It's wondeful. I am so glad that I've got to read this book.
I have got to read this book because of Christy Anne Jones, my favourite booktuber. So a big 'thank you' goes to her.
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes