A review by gen_vie
Sweet Bean Paste by Durian Sukegawa

emotional informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

“We were born in order to see and listen to the word.” 
Not much happens in the first half of the book and the pacing kinda drags. The latter half of this book really picks up the pace. Great message about fighting for your right to live despite how inconsequential your existence seems to be. It doesn’t matter if you are a productive member of society, your live has value. You matter. Your life has meaning.
All are equal in their relationship to the universe. Anyone is capable of making a positive contribution to the world through simple observation, irrespective of circumstance.