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

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I can’t believe how much I loved this book. It reminded me of Klara and the Sun both through the writing and the themes of the book. I liked how the author highlighted that although many people experience the same thing, each person can be impacted differently. I also liked that each person had their own motives for going to the cafe and learned something from their experience. This is definitely one of my favorite books I’ve read and I can’t wait to reread it