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A review by fletcherflute
The Restaurant of Love Regained by Ito Ogawa
5.0
Probably 4.5-
This was ABSOLUTELY delightful and heartwarming. Ogawa addresses grief in such an interesting and complicated way, and explores the complexity of familial relationships.
If you liked Legends and Lattes, I think this is an unexpected read alike. The story follows a young woman who moves home to her somewhat estranged mother’s house and starts a gourmet restaurant. It’s not fantasy, but there is a hint of magical realism.
There is an aspect of the ending that was a bit bizarre and uncomfortable, but I also could see the beauty in it and what the author was trying to convey. It was unsettling at first, but I saw where she was going.
The letter at the end really wrecked me too. So poignant, but it didn’t feel trite or manipulative. This one is really great.
This was ABSOLUTELY delightful and heartwarming. Ogawa addresses grief in such an interesting and complicated way, and explores the complexity of familial relationships.
If you liked Legends and Lattes, I think this is an unexpected read alike. The story follows a young woman who moves home to her somewhat estranged mother’s house and starts a gourmet restaurant. It’s not fantasy, but there is a hint of magical realism.
There is an aspect of the ending that was a bit bizarre and uncomfortable, but I also could see the beauty in it and what the author was trying to convey. It was unsettling at first, but I saw where she was going.
The letter at the end really wrecked me too. So poignant, but it didn’t feel trite or manipulative. This one is really great.