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196books's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Infidelity, Miscarriage, and Terminal illness
Minor: Mental illness
jaydeecepticon's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Cancer, Infertility, Miscarriage, and Abortion
mandoriin's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Cancer and Abortion
alicewolfe's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Abandonment
Moderate: Miscarriage, Terminal illness, Medical content, and Abortion
Minor: Cancer, Infertility, and Pregnancy
ah_nailse's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
sad
slow-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? Yes
3.5
I like this book a lot, it was just a bit too slow for what I was looking for. I think it would be a great standalone to get out of a reading slump
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer
alexkris's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Cancer
abfreda184's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
fast-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
4.0
A lovely book
Content Warnings
Minor: Cancer, Chronic illness, and Miscarriage
toastyghosty13's review against another edition
challenging
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really liked the characters in this book, they all have their own unique personalities and whimsy. Takako goes through a rough patch with her boyfriend, who has been seeing someone else at the same time and is planning on marrying the other woman. He breaks up with Takako and she falls into a pit of despair. Her uncle Satoru calls her up and offers to have her work at his bookshop with him. What starts as a partially begrudging family reunion blossoms into a journey of Takako finding herself and the inner courage to stand up for herself.
While her love for her uncle and his book shop grow, Takako meets others that are living and working in the neighborhood. She makes friendships that last a lifetime and has a therapeutic experience, while also helping her uncle through his own similar experience.
I really liked this book as a light read. It is short, but does not lack in content or passion by any means. If anything, it made me want to open up my own used book store. This book was a joy to read, and I will be reading the 2nd book sometime in the future.
While her love for her uncle and his book shop grow, Takako meets others that are living and working in the neighborhood. She makes friendships that last a lifetime and has a therapeutic experience, while also helping her uncle through his own similar experience.
I really liked this book as a light read. It is short, but does not lack in content or passion by any means. If anything, it made me want to open up my own used book store. This book was a joy to read, and I will be reading the 2nd book sometime in the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Gaslighting
Moderate: Cancer, Child death, Infertility, and Abortion
biobeetle's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Abandonment
Moderate: Child death and Miscarriage
Minor: Cancer
annaoallen's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
While this book is not visually descriptive, I found my imagination taking off with the scenery. This, combined with the wholesome and somewhat relaxed storytelling, made me think, "this would be a nice Miyazaki movie" on more than one occasion. I liked the characters and their development but something about the writing or translation brought the word "mundane" to mind. I would still recommend it. I know if this were a movie, I'd adore it.
Content Warnings
Minor: Cancer, Miscarriage, and Abortion