A review by aseel_reads
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

emotional hopeful inspiring 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

4.25

this was a wholesome story - the idea of travelling back in time to see people you care for is so beautiful and meaningful. I really liked the rules the cafe had in place, I think it made it realistic and contained, while also allowing the person who travelled back, to grow/change, which is also realistic (we can only control our own growth/actions). the writing was very to the point, which was great and made it more impactful (sharp and sweet). there were just a few paragraphs that felt a bit more information dumping, like about the festival or dementia. otherwise I had a great time trying to not cry in public 
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