A review by arieslofi
Sweet Bean Paste by Durian Sukegawa

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing 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? It's complicated

5.0

true to its title, it's a very sweet book. it's kind and cozy, and it feels like a very warm hug, or a gentle breeze in a summer day. with a plot as simple as this, it's easy to dismiss it as "boring", though it's anything but. it's kind of just perfect, and you can tell sukegawa listened to his words and his characters as he was crafting this book. an instant favorite of mine, and i'll have to revist the movie soon.
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