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

emotional reflective sad 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? No

5.0

So sweet! I loved how every part of this book took place inside the cafe. I was pleasantly surprised that in such a short novel, too, there's a lot to learn and love about the cast of characters. On top of that, too, their stories all intertwine together to form this stellar read.

I also sobbed my eyes out about half way through the story.