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aforestofbooks 's review for:
The Heartbeat Library
by Laura Imai Messina
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was actually a more emotional read than I was expecting. I had no idea going in that an actual archive of heartbeats exists, but now I really want to visit and record my own heart and listen to others.
The friendships and relationships in this book really stood out to me the most, especially Kenta and Suichi. And the little plot twists as we learn more about Suichi and Kenta's past were actual stabs to my chest. The ending was the perfect culmination to this book.
Something about books that take place in Japan always leave me feeling at peace with the world, especially when there doesn't seem to be a lot of peace right now. This was also a very quick read, and since I was feeling slumpy, it was perfect.
The friendships and relationships in this book really stood out to me the most, especially Kenta and Suichi. And the little plot twists as we learn more about Suichi and Kenta's past were actual stabs to my chest. The ending was the perfect culmination to this book.
Something about books that take place in Japan always leave me feeling at peace with the world, especially when there doesn't seem to be a lot of peace right now. This was also a very quick read, and since I was feeling slumpy, it was perfect.