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

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

This is a beautiful read that had me hypnotized from the beginning.  Each of the four stories pulled at my heart strings, particularly the last one where I ugly cried to the end!  I love the underlying message of accepting the past and valuing relationships, it really is relatable.  I usually enjoy a happy ending but it somehow wouldn't have been appropriate, the end was perfectly emotional.  This book is definitely up there as one of my favourite books of all time.
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