A review by sarah984
Sweet Bean Paste by Durian Sukegawa

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? It's complicated

5.0

Yes, this story about a down on his luck man who turns his life around after a chance meeting with a quirky old lady with a tragic backstory is kind of cheesy and predictable, but I really liked it. The author’s outlook on life is what I needed to read right now.
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