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

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

The moment they sit down in the seat and pour the coffee, you know that your heart is about to be ripped out. Each story of returning to the past - the why of it - is beautifully told.
Whether it is playing with what could have been or seeking certainty, it is one of the best metaphors I’ve seen for grief processing in a book. The message of recommitting your heart to take on any challenge and situation, staying in the present and living life before the coffee gets cold.
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