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

mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0

I liked the idea and hoped to like this, like everyone and their mother does. But: I don’t. The writing was very weird to me. Maybe it’s just the translation and in japanese it‘s much better? Idk.

I loved the idea of this book but some moments where absolutely overwritten. Like the outfits of the characters. Not sure why I would care if a woman wears leggings. The dialogues read as a script from a screenplay.
There are 4 (really) short stories of people who want to time travel. In my opinion, those stories where way to short. Less outfits, more about the story please!