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alisontheread 's review for:
Before the Coffee Gets Cold
by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
If you’re looking for a sweet, easy read, this is excellent. It’s not very long, and while the plot revolves around a time-traveling café, it is presented in character-driven vignettes. I really like how it took time travel and switched up some of the tropes. The overall message is powerful and inspiring.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness, Death, Dementia, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy