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A review by carolinebl
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
I *listened* to this novel in translation, and it is one of only a few Japanese novels I have read, so I am sure this affects my perception. However, the style just wasn’t my taste. I was surprised by the focus on the café’s proprietors, but this did work - despite all the names beginning with K! I appreciate the heart-warming message, but I just couldn’t feel its effects. Something was missing for me.
Graphic: Dementia
Moderate: Death