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Days at the Morisaki Bookshop
by Satoshi Yagisawa
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
“Days at the Morisaki Bookshop” was a decent read, though not without its flaws.
I really enjoyed Part One—the cozy bookshop setting and the sense of a close-knit community created a warm, inviting atmosphere. While I wasn’t entirely captivated by the characters, the charm of the setting carried the story.
However, Part Two took an unexpected turn that didn’t quite work for me. The sudden reappearance of a long-lost aunt shifted the focus in a way that felt disjointed, making the trajectory of the book feel inconsistent and unsatisfying.
I really enjoyed Part One—the cozy bookshop setting and the sense of a close-knit community created a warm, inviting atmosphere. While I wasn’t entirely captivated by the characters, the charm of the setting carried the story.
However, Part Two took an unexpected turn that didn’t quite work for me. The sudden reappearance of a long-lost aunt shifted the focus in a way that felt disjointed, making the trajectory of the book feel inconsistent and unsatisfying.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Infertility, Miscarriage, Grief, Pregnancy, Abandonment