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Una Velada en la Librería Morisaki by Satoshi Yagisawa

11 reviews

erynlasbelin's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.0

I really enjoyed the first part of the book, which was set in the bookstore and focused on Takako's relationship with her uncle and her burgeoning love of reading. The second half had some bright spots, particularly her interactions with Wada; but it was much weaker overall. I really disliked the aunt. I have sympathy for her, and I realize there are probably some cultural differences at play here, but I found literally all of her behavior unacceptable.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Infertility, Infidelity, Grief, and Abandonment

Minor: Child death, Miscarriage, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Alcohol

polypropylena's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Minor: Infidelity, Terminal illness, and Alcohol

navayiota's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

"It's important to stand still sometimes. Think of it as a little rest in the long journey of your life. This is your harbour, and your boat is just dropping anchor here for a little while. And after you're well rested, you can set sail again"

Enjoyable and inspiring. It's good to read stories about finding the joy in slow, peaceful life. Now I'm in the mood to check out the authors mentioned in the book!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and Abandonment

Moderate: Infertility, Miscarriage, Terminal illness, and Alcohol

imogenlj's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

A lovely little volume and an easy yet emotionally compelling read. Lessons are learned and personal growth achieved against the charming backdrop of a secondhand bookshop. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Child death, Infertility, Miscarriage, Terminal illness, and Alcohol

parasihir's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring 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

3.75

It's so short and heart-warming! I love the simplicity of this book. And I absolutely love books, too! AHA!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Miscarriage, Grief, and Alcohol

serendipity421's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infertility, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Abandonment

Moderate: Mental illness

Minor: Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Alcohol

tashtasher's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death, Infidelity, Miscarriage, and Grief

Minor: Death of parent and Alcohol

aleilvandrea's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Abortion, and Abandonment

Moderate: Cancer, Infertility, Pregnancy, and Alcohol

ded_viv's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-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

4.75

Idk why people didn't like the second part. The second part wasn't directly related to the Morisaki Bookshop but so does the first part, in a way.  Although the second part did feel like a side story but it was just as relaxing and calming as the first part was. It's a slice of life/coming of age story with complicated characters and beautiful visualisation.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Alcohol

tearoyale's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity and Mental illness

Moderate: Terminal illness and Abortion

Minor: Miscarriage and Alcohol