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this book was really sweet ! and i found it very engaging as well
while the themes were important, iâm sure they didnât have the same impact on me as they did in japan (where it was originally written and published). per the end note, it seems like child mental health is not a topic that is widely discussed, or at least not in a way that meaningfully changes their circumstances. of course i wouldnât know myself, but thatâs what the note seemed to say. in which case i think a book like this is so important for adults and children alike to read
i also thought the translation did a good job of explaining the bits that were language-dependent like suffixes after names and their different meanings, or using an english word vs a japanese one
a pretty easy read that has some heavy themes but is overall feel good!!
rating: 4 stars
p.s. i forgot to say, iâm annoyed by one thingâthe total inaction of mc in this book to look for the MAGIC KEY!!! wouldnât you be searching fruitlessly for it if it were you?????? but maybe thatâs just her personality. idk
while the themes were important, iâm sure they didnât have the same impact on me as they did in japan (where it was originally written and published). per the end note, it seems like child mental health is not a topic that is widely discussed, or at least not in a way that meaningfully changes their circumstances. of course i wouldnât know myself, but thatâs what the note seemed to say. in which case i think a book like this is so important for adults and children alike to read
i also thought the translation did a good job of explaining the bits that were language-dependent like suffixes after names and their different meanings, or using an english word vs a japanese one
a pretty easy read that has some heavy themes but is overall feel good!!
rating: 4 stars
p.s. i forgot to say, iâm annoyed by one thingâthe total inaction of mc in this book to look for the MAGIC KEY!!! wouldnât you be searching fruitlessly for it if it were you?????? but maybe thatâs just her personality. idk
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