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

emotional hopeful reflective sad 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

3.75

First part was lowkey a miss even if it's important to establish the whole concept. It felt poorly edited and quite clumsy. That being said, once you get past that part the book really improves. Damn near cried on the tram at each conclusion of the other 3 parts. It's quite a simple book but it's really earnest and full of heart, which i really appreciate. Something something people's ability to change and look forward in saddening circumstances. Lovely book.