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A review by bobinsbooknook
What You Are Looking For is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
3.5
A very sweet and lighthearted book filled with little nuggets to wisdom and poetic quotes.
I enjoyed the format of a series of short stories which cover a range of ages and dilemmas of the various characters and how their lives in twine in simple but unexpected ways.
This format does seem to be very popular with other Japanese translated books I have read in the past.
The format and writing style were minimalistic which made for a gentle and quick read.
That being said the content of the plot itself is meant to be a very lighthearted thought provoking book rather than any hook and intrigue or drama which made it feel slightly monotone throughout.
whilst I did enjoy the book and the messages it portrays in each story, not sure i see myself reading again but glad to check it off my 25 for 2025!
I enjoyed the format of a series of short stories which cover a range of ages and dilemmas of the various characters and how their lives in twine in simple but unexpected ways.
This format does seem to be very popular with other Japanese translated books I have read in the past.
The format and writing style were minimalistic which made for a gentle and quick read.
That being said the content of the plot itself is meant to be a very lighthearted thought provoking book rather than any hook and intrigue or drama which made it feel slightly monotone throughout.
whilst I did enjoy the book and the messages it portrays in each story, not sure i see myself reading again but glad to check it off my 25 for 2025!