I really loved this book. I felt after having lost someone fairly recently, that this was incredibly relatable and emotional. It helped shine perspective that everyone's experience of grief is different but also the same. I think that depending on your experiences you'll take something different from this story.

There were so so many poignant quotes that will stay with me and I really enjoyed the mix of chapters to break up the main text. The plot was incredibly subtle and the characters were lightly written, which I think was what it needed. I also really enjoyed all the references and explanations of the Japanese culture.

It isn't my usual read but I really enjoyed it.