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A review by fay_libris
Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Less about books and reading than I had assumed and would have liked. It is more a story about depression, moving on and the pressure of (Japanese) society. With some books on the side.
This is a very Japanese story. The problems, the way people react to situations and the overall tone are very Japanese.
I was annoyed at some of the characters reactions to things etc but that was just from my point of view and I know that these reactions and actions are not uncommon in Japan.
Overall an interesting if slow story. Nothing breathtaking but an interesting look into Japanese society and struggles.
Also I should not be surprised by thecharacter has terminal illness trope anymore. It pops up quite a lot in Japanese stories.
This is a very Japanese story. The problems, the way people react to situations and the overall tone are very Japanese.
I was annoyed at some of the characters reactions to things etc but that was just from my point of view and I know that these reactions and actions are not uncommon in Japan.
Overall an interesting if slow story. Nothing breathtaking but an interesting look into Japanese society and struggles.
Also I should not be surprised by the