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josisteacup's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Miscarriage, Terminal illness, Grief, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
sha's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
“Days at the Morisaki Bookshop” was a decent read, though not without its flaws.
I really enjoyed Part One—the cozy bookshop setting and the sense of a close-knit community created a warm, inviting atmosphere. While I wasn’t entirely captivated by the characters, the charm of the setting carried the story.
However, Part Two took an unexpected turn that didn’t quite work for me. The sudden reappearance of a long-lost aunt shifted the focus in a way that felt disjointed, making the trajectory of the book feel inconsistent and unsatisfying.
I really enjoyed Part One—the cozy bookshop setting and the sense of a close-knit community created a warm, inviting atmosphere. While I wasn’t entirely captivated by the characters, the charm of the setting carried the story.
However, Part Two took an unexpected turn that didn’t quite work for me. The sudden reappearance of a long-lost aunt shifted the focus in a way that felt disjointed, making the trajectory of the book feel inconsistent and unsatisfying.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Infertility, Miscarriage, Grief, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
theverycraftyvegan's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
5.0
“It’s only in secondhand books that you can savour encounters like this, connections that transcend time. And that’s how I learned to love the secondhand bookstore that handled these books, our Morisaki Bookshop. I realized how precious a chance I’d been given, to be a part of that little place, where you can feel the quiet flow of time.”
- Satoshi Yagisawa
This book made me smile so many times. I am an avid reader and I love supporting our local indie new and used bookstore. Wandering the aisles and perusing the shelves for treasures brings me great joy. This book made me feel like I was transported right into the Morisaki Bookshop.
I loved how Takako’s view of her uncle changed as she got to know him better, and I really enjoyed how Takako and her aunt bonded over cooking and eating.
I will definitely be reading the second book.
- Satoshi Yagisawa
This book made me smile so many times. I am an avid reader and I love supporting our local indie new and used bookstore. Wandering the aisles and perusing the shelves for treasures brings me great joy. This book made me feel like I was transported right into the Morisaki Bookshop.
I loved how Takako’s view of her uncle changed as she got to know him better, and I really enjoyed how Takako and her aunt bonded over cooking and eating.
I will definitely be reading the second book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Abandonment
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Grief
Minor: Cancer, Child death, Infertility, Miscarriage, Terminal illness, Abortion, and Pregnancy
memeraryfiction's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
4.0
This book is very sweet - bordering on saccharine, though it manages to never quite cross that line. It's a very quick, enjoyable read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Infidelity, and Grief
Minor: Cancer, Infertility, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
witcheep's review against another edition
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity and Abandonment
Minor: Infertility and Pregnancy
clovetra's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
this was cute!!! i had a good time reading this.
takako was a good protagonist, she was relatable enough to be likeable, yet had her own ambitions. she did feel like she lacked depth and often at times felt flat, but she was nice enough that i didn’t mind too much
satoru was…. fine? he kind of felt like he lacked any depth. and that can almost go for all the other side characters. i mean this isn’t even 200 pages so im not surprised the side characters felt boring.
the setting was honestly the highlight of this book. i mean cmon what reader wouldn’t love to live in a bookshop. part 2’s setting was also quite pleasant, and added to the dream-like feeling of this book.
the plot itself was……. Meh! i mean i liked part 1, as it felt like it had a point, delivered it well, and was structured nicely. but part 2…… i didn’t like as much. like i said the setting was enjoyable, but the actual story felt like i was reading a completely different book. the tone felt like it did a random 180 and suddenly became incredibly depressing????? it wasn’t what was advertised at all. i was promised wholesome book loving not Depression.
i don’t really have much more to say. i mean this book is barely 150 pages. obviously a short book is going to have issues to do with pacing and fleshing out its cast, but everything felt like it was missing something. plus the ending felt like it was purposefully unresolved to set up a sequel, which just left me annoyed. the ending was not satisfying. i mean i know you can only do so much when your setting is just a bookshop and the plot only surrounds that, but i would’ve preferred that! or keep part 2 but actually…. include that in the blurb!!!!!!!
i defo think ill read the sequel, if only to satiate my need to be a completionist. this was a perfectly average book. i am neither in love nor do i hate this. it was Fine
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Abandonment
Moderate: Chronic illness, Miscarriage, Grief, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
vaguelyredhead's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Miscarriage, and Abandonment
Moderate: Child death, Terminal illness, and Abortion
Minor: Cancer, Infertility, and Pregnancy
salomecanread's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity and Death of parent
Minor: Chronic illness, Infertility, Miscarriage, Abortion, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
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.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infertility, Infidelity, Grief, and Abandonment
Minor: Child death, Miscarriage, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
johndenver's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
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
4.75
perfectly written like a ghibli movie. feels like i'm being wrapped in a blanket
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Miscarriage and Pregnancy