Review by storyoflife - Days at the Morisaki Bookshop

storyoflife 's review for:

Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa

4.0

hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

Days at the Morisaki Bookshop is a relaxing, introspective piece for book lovers. It also depicts Japanese culture and literature and is quite short, fittingly so, otherwise it would have edged into boring territory.

As I read the book I was able to relax and reflect on my adoration for books and literature, deepen my interest in Japanese literature and yearn for a street full of second hand bookshops.

And I got the impression that that’s the author’s intention. I doubt this was meant to be a great literary statement for me at least Days at the Morisaki Bookshop is a love letter to books and their impact on their readers. The emotions, images and humanity they can inspire.

Long story short: I enjoyed reading the book and would recommend it for a slow, relaxing and comfortable reading experience wherever and whenever.

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