A review by therealgoose
Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa

lighthearted 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

4.0

What if nothing happened? I love Japanese books where nothing really happens and someone just shows up and drops sage life advice like? Seriously, I love it. Like someone shows up and I'm like "oh they're probably not important" and then they're like dropping the most beautiful lines. I love it so much. 

I don't have bad things to say about this book. So why isn't it 5 stars? Well, while I remember things and love it deeply, and stamped it with one of my library stamps, I also recognize that some of it was quotes about life...just to have quotes about life. Like something insignificant would happen and someone drops lore? And really good thoughts? No. 

Good for:
- People who don't want anything to happen
- People who need a break from life
- People who need life advice

Bad for: 
- People who hate when nothing happens
- People who hate anti-drama
- People who hate forgiveness

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