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A review by readingfornow
Before We Say Goodbye by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
This series is one I will cherish forever. Especially this book which follows closely 4 stories of those who are grieving after the death of a loved one.
The second story in particular (The Farewell) really hurt me, as it’s about a couple who lose their dog, but all of these stories closely follow the passage of time and the idea of even though we can’t change the past, we can change our outlook on life and overall see the brighter side of things.
This book is such a beautiful addition to the series, and hats off to Geoffrey Trousselot for the translation, I am constantly blown away by the language and descriptions of physical and metaphorical concepts throughout the series.
The second story in particular (The Farewell) really hurt me, as it’s about a couple who lose their dog, but all of these stories closely follow the passage of time and the idea of even though we can’t change the past, we can change our outlook on life and overall see the brighter side of things.
This book is such a beautiful addition to the series, and hats off to Geoffrey Trousselot for the translation, I am constantly blown away by the language and descriptions of physical and metaphorical concepts throughout the series.