brighteyesbex 's review for:

What You Are Looking For is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama

4.25

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Every character has something relatable about them, but a few of the stories really hit home for me. It felt impactful without being preachy. Some references and cultural things were lost on me, but the questions about identity and belonging and purpose seem to cross cultural divides.