You need to sign in or sign up before continuing.
Take a photo of a barcode or cover
emotional
reflective
sad
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
Dang, this was quite the powerful story in a tiny book. "Sweet Bean Paste" is a tale about second chances, intergenerational friendships and a dive into a lesser known part of Japanese history. As someone who reads a fair amount of Japanese fiction, I was impressed by the translation work and the smooth clip the story ran at.
Reader, be advised: While the story does have hopeful notes, it still a story about those experiencing sadness. Thankfully, it wasn't as tragic as it could have been, but I think it's important to raise that flag for potential readers.
If you're looking for a short slice of life story that will make you think about life and our role within it, you've come to the right place.
Reader, be advised: While the story does have hopeful notes, it still a story about those experiencing sadness. Thankfully, it wasn't as tragic as it could have been, but I think it's important to raise that flag for potential readers.
If you're looking for a short slice of life story that will make you think about life and our role within it, you've come to the right place.
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
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
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
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Forced institutionalization, Suicide attempt, Alcohol
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
medium-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