Before the Coffee Gets Cold - [8.5/10]

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A very peaceful read. It’s translated from Japanese, so some sections/phrases feel a little off, but regardless the point of the story is clear. It reads like a folk tale more than a ‘story’, but I really liked it, you’re given brief context / information on the characters but the story progresses and you pick up information along the way. It’s almost like you’re a customer in the shop, and someone is sitting next to you and describing everything that’s going on and giving context when needed. The point of the book, or at least what I got from it, is the value of a conversation, and how a brief conversation can have such a lasting impact on life. It’s a great explanation of how you should communicate, don’t hold back on having certain conversations, because living with the regret of holding your tongue can be worse than saying how you feel. A very simple and uncomplicated premise yet is complex and layered with its implications. Actually got a string message from this book that will stay with me for time.

Author: Toshikazu Kawaguchi 

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