gabriella_ 's review for:

Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

3.5

emotional funny hopeful sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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But Kazu still goes on believing that, no matter what difficulties people face, they will always have the strength to overcome them. It just takes heart. And if the chair can change someone’s heart, it clearly has its purpose.

I like the plot points throughout and felt the world building intriguing. The magical realism elements had a way of grounding the reader while still giving you a bit of whimsy and imagination. I would’ve liked more characterization, but maybe the sequels develop the characters more? 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Terminal illness, Medical content, Dementia, Grief, Car accident, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment