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zzfinch's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
oatmilkchai's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
4.0
"No matter what difficulties people face, they will always have the strength to overcome them. It just takes heart."
Before the Coffee Gets Cold is a captivating read that's equal parts cozy, emotional, and bittersweet. Set in a café in Tokyo that allows visitors to travel back in time, Kawaguchi lets his characters grapple with their pasts and hopes for the future. Despite its fantastical elements, the novel's exploration of love, loss, and the fleeting nature of time feels incredibly relatable, making it an exploration into the world of nostalgia and human connection.
kmarr's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? No
4.0
sursurrender's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
mintyreadsbooks's review against another edition
2.0
Did not like the writing but the plot was great
ntawn0's review against another edition
4.0
This book is more like a collection of connected short stories than a novel, but it's enjoyable regardless. It's generally a very light read, but with a number of bittersweet moments that definitely choked me up a little. Overall a sweet read that just oozes charm.
sam_plott's review against another edition
emotional
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? No
4.75
xoemax's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia, Pregnancy, Death, Chronic illness, Terminal illness, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Car accident, Abortion, and Abandonment
Minor: Alcohol, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Medical trauma, Medical content, Fatphobia, and Misogyny