A review by shadymist
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective sad medium-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

4.0

A stunning tale consisting of four stories set in the heart of a cafe hidden in Japan. It captures the essence of time travel. The rules are simple, sit in a designated seat and come back to the present before the coffee gets cold. Beautifully descriptive and easy to read.

Perfect for people needing short stories or have low attention spans (213 pages) 

My favourite story was the husband and wife. A heartwarming but tragic tale about illness and loss. 
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