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The Lantern of Lost Memories by Sanaka Hiiragi
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
The book contains three stories - one for each person that has to go through the in-between disguised as a camera shop before they are led to the afterlife.
The story starts slow, although that might be expected since the mechanics of this in-between world is just being brought up for the first time.
Hirasaki, the shop owner (or grim reaper) himself is a pretty nice and likable guy, but it's when he goes on a journey back in time to recover photos of past memories when he shines the most, especially in the last story. There's still so much mystery surrounding him in the end, but that's probably all we're going to get as an explanation.
All three stories were from people in different walks of life, but it still instilled in me the message that life is precious and there's no use in thinking about what-ifs, because we're a product of our decisions in life.
The story starts slow, although that might be expected since the mechanics of this in-between world is just being brought up for the first time.
Hirasaki, the shop owner (or grim reaper) himself is a pretty nice and likable guy, but it's when he goes on a journey back in time to recover photos of past memories when he shines the most, especially in the last story. There's still so much mystery surrounding him in the end, but that's probably all we're going to get as an explanation.
All three stories were from people in different walks of life, but it still instilled in me the message that life is precious and there's no use in thinking about what-ifs, because we're a product of our decisions in life.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Child death
Moderate: Death