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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-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
I found this story absolutely charming in its simplicity and honesty. At first, the MC's ableism was off-putting, but that's kind of the point. I'm glad I persevered.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Abandonment
Moderate: Body shaming, Chronic illness, Death, Drug abuse, Terminal illness, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Alcohol
Minor: Infertility, Suicide attempt
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
reflective
i love books where food is a big part of the book & i adored following the main character on his journey of learning how to make good sweet bean paste and seeing his character development. the descriptions and prose were so beautiful, i loved tokue as a character and the way she thought and saw the world. also the author's note is worth reading, his motivation behind the book and how he approached it was so interesting to me.
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
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
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:
Complicated
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-paced
Such a touching story about an illness often referred to only in biblical terms. I can’t imagine the weight of the stigma that followed Tokue and the responsibility of having to fight for herself and others to finally be free but also struggle with finding a life with meaning in such a cruel world.
The parallels between all the characters and the different stigma they carried and how it affected their world view was very well done, although I would’ve liked to see more of Wakana’s perspective.
A very enjoyable and moving read.
The parallels between all the characters and the different stigma they carried and how it affected their world view was very well done, although I would’ve liked to see more of Wakana’s perspective.
A very enjoyable and moving read.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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:
Complicated