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A review by kaadie
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This book was really charming. It had all the heartfelt emotion expected from a tale concerning time-travel to visit lost loved ones. It was a lovely read and the interwoven stories made for an engaging narrative. The last story was definitely my favorite.
The reason the novel didn't get a full five starts is because the plot was a shade too predictable and the prose weren't as layered and nuanced as I would have liked but these are really small details that do not retract at all from the overall enjoyment of the book.
It's definitely impressive that despite the sad subject matter the book does not make you sad but instead leaves you feeling quite fulfilled. Wholesome, really, is the word I would use to describe the novel and I would definitely liken it to the literary version of a warm, comforting hug. It doesn't mask the pain but it certainly makes it more bearable.
The reason the novel didn't get a full five starts is because the plot was a shade too predictable and the prose weren't as layered and nuanced as I would have liked but these are really small details that do not retract at all from the overall enjoyment of the book.
It's definitely impressive that despite the sad subject matter the book does not make you sad but instead leaves you feeling quite fulfilled. Wholesome, really, is the word I would use to describe the novel and I would definitely liken it to the literary version of a warm, comforting hug. It doesn't mask the pain but it certainly makes it more bearable.