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emmawdowik 's review for:
The Passengers on the Hankyu Line
by Hiro Arikawa
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Cozy fiction like this is exactly the balm my soul needs to process the stress and trauma of the real world. The slices of life with no major stakes are like sips of fresh lemonade in summer. It also makes me want to move to the Japanese countryside when I retire. Delightful,!
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse
Minor: Toxic relationship, Grief, Toxic friendship, Alcohol