A review by inkshadows
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

mysterious reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

This book is beautiful in the way it weaves together stories of loss and friendship. It shows how interconnected our lives are and the deeper impact of our actions. I enjoyed the callbacks to earlier moments as I read through the not-so-stand-alone short stories. Just as the novel plays with concept of time, so does the stories within it.

I found myself feeling reflective, sad, amused, and hopeful while I read. I found this title to lean towards being thought-provoking and lighthearted. It was a medium to fast pace, and easy to read. I think it would make a great book for anyone, even a casual reader.
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