Before the Coffee Gets Cold: A Novel (Before the Coffee Gets Cold Series, 1)

Am I the only one who didn't vibe with this book? It felt like it dragged on forever, but somehow also ended abruptly. All those lengthy descriptions just felt like filler. Endless descriptions that go absolutely nowhere. Seriously, did they add anything juicy to the plot? Nope, nada.

I couldn't even grasp at what the whole point was.
Finished the darn thing, and all I could think was, “That's it?”
The writing style was so unnecessarily flowery, l...read more

“Read this with my book club and it was such a solid choice. Lots to dive into and discuss. All i’ll say… clearly written by a man.” -Alden Sia, 4/5 stars “Super interesting and creative concept, love how all the stories were interconnected, super quick read. I do feel like the characters fell a little flat for me and seemed disconnected from an otherwise great story.” -Katey Rea, 4/5 stars Dominique Hinnen, 4/5 stars

I enjoyed the story but not the translation. I wish I could read or listen in all the languages.  Still, this story was compelling, unique and so personal.  Rarely do time travel stories feel so small, like you can hold them in your hand, but also has so much heart that it can't be contained.  

Slice of life books aren’t really for me, no hate to the author or writing/translation. Did enjoy the predictable moment of the girl being her daughter, Miki, on the last story tho so it’s a solid 4 for me as sometimes the stories felt slow. Still wondering bout that ghost woman tho.

🌸 ARIANA'S BOOK REVIEW 🌸 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 Genre: Fantasy, Magical Realism, Contemporary, Time Travel, Japanese Literature Are you ready to embark on a cozy and captivating adventure? Look no further than "Before The Coffee Gets Cold" by Toshikazu Kawaguchi. With its delightful blend of heartwarming stories and time travel, this book is a true gem that leaves you longing for more. This enchanting novel is divided into four parts, each part offering i...read more