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A review by linearev
Before Your Memory Fades by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
More like 4,7.
I always enjoy these stories. Every time it’s evident to me that some of the stories stand out to me more then others. In this I enjoyed them all, yet found the final two to be on an elevated level of greatness. Thus the last 0,3 missing.
The way this series accomplishes taking different characters, interconnecting them and then creating beautiful stories about mortality and love is astounding to me. I feel the choice of sticking to the main characters of Kazu, Nagare along with their relatives, is very important. It grounds the reader through the else wise rather separated stories of the books.
I just enjoy these books very much, and will never fail to pick them up when the release. The cover art, the quirky title, the ambitious concept, the short and sweet stories, the unique characters and the somber feeling of reality mixed with reflection is just *chefs kiss*
Read them!
I always enjoy these stories. Every time it’s evident to me that some of the stories stand out to me more then others. In this I enjoyed them all, yet found the final two to be on an elevated level of greatness. Thus the last 0,3 missing.
The way this series accomplishes taking different characters, interconnecting them and then creating beautiful stories about mortality and love is astounding to me. I feel the choice of sticking to the main characters of Kazu, Nagare along with their relatives, is very important. It grounds the reader through the else wise rather separated stories of the books.
I just enjoy these books very much, and will never fail to pick them up when the release. The cover art, the quirky title, the ambitious concept, the short and sweet stories, the unique characters and the somber feeling of reality mixed with reflection is just *chefs kiss*
Read them!
Content Warnings
Minor: Chronic illness and Death