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A review by jnestwd
Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
"Why are you so good to me though? I know I'm your niece, but we hadn't seen each other in so long."
"Because I love you, Takako." He said is without any hint of embarrassment. He seemed almost distracted. "I know, for you, I might be some relative you don't know that well but for me it's different. For me, you're an angel."
I LOVED this book. I wanted a cozy, sweet, Japanese read and that is what this book delivered in spades.
It was quite short and the storyline was simple. It clearly reads as a translated works with unusual language choices that can feel a little jarring, but for me, that is what added to the charm of this beautiful story.
Knowing that it was originally written in Japanese, and being able to identify many of the cultural nods and idiosyncrasies made me smile and in the end, I found myself tearing up with the profound weight of the message. It surprised me that I could be brought to tears by such a simple story, but I think that's what made it so powerful.
This is a story about family. About books. About facing your fears and feeling your emotions.
I related to Takako so many times, particularly when all she wanted to do was pull the covers of her futon over her head and sleep through the rest of her days.
In those moments, I wish I had an Uncle Satoru to love me unconditionally and pull me out of my thoughts and back to the surface.
This is a story I know I will return to and reread time and time again when I need a cozy reminder of what truly matters in life.
"Because I love you, Takako." He said is without any hint of embarrassment. He seemed almost distracted. "I know, for you, I might be some relative you don't know that well but for me it's different. For me, you're an angel."
I LOVED this book. I wanted a cozy, sweet, Japanese read and that is what this book delivered in spades.
It was quite short and the storyline was simple. It clearly reads as a translated works with unusual language choices that can feel a little jarring, but for me, that is what added to the charm of this beautiful story.
Knowing that it was originally written in Japanese, and being able to identify many of the cultural nods and idiosyncrasies made me smile and in the end, I found myself tearing up with the profound weight of the message. It surprised me that I could be brought to tears by such a simple story, but I think that's what made it so powerful.
This is a story about family. About books. About facing your fears and feeling your emotions.
I related to Takako so many times, particularly when all she wanted to do was pull the covers of her futon over her head and sleep through the rest of her days.
In those moments, I wish I had an Uncle Satoru to love me unconditionally and pull me out of my thoughts and back to the surface.
This is a story I know I will return to and reread time and time again when I need a cozy reminder of what truly matters in life.