jillybar 's review for:

Mina's Matchbox: A Novel by Yōko Ogawa

4.5

lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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What a beautiful slice of life novel. This was a slow read but in the most comforting way. Ogawa did a wonderful job in conveying that feeling of childlike wonder and the wistfulness for a simpler time in one's life.