Review:
***Spoiler Alert***
Why I Picked It Up:
I picked up Before the Coffee Gets Cold during a spontaneous visit to a bookstore in India. At the time, the final book in the series hadn't been released, so my collection still needs completion. Since each book was released with significant gaps between them, I decided to review each book independently. This book, Before the Coffee Gets Cold: Tales from the Café, is the second in the series, and for the first time, I’m giving a book two separate ratings—stay tuned until the end to see my final thoughts and ratings.
What I Like About the Book:
Tales from the Café felt simple yet fitting, perfectly matching its title. It was refreshing to witness new stories from the time-traveling café. I didn’t expect a reveal about the ghost which added an interesting twist. There are a few lines from the book that really moved me, and I’d like to share them here. To provide some context without revealing specific characters—this passage is about a conversation where one person consoles another about a tragic miscarriage. The paragraph reads:
"Why do you think the child you were carrying was granted life in this world for those seventy days? That child used its seventy-day-long life for your happiness. If you remain devastated like this, then your child will have used those seventy days in vain. But if you try to find happiness after this, then this child will have put those seventy days towards making you happy. In that case, its life has meaning. You are the one who is able to create meaning for why that child was granted life. Therefore, you absolutely must try to be happy. The one person who would want that for you the most is that child."
This passage was deeply touching and showcased the book's emotional depth.
What Didn’t Work for Me:
There isn't much that I disliked, but I was hoping to learn more about the mysterious woman in the chair, particularly about why she needed to visit her husband. It left me wanting a bit more context to her story.
Finally, Is the Book Really Worth It?
Absolutely. It’s worth every page. The great thing about this series is that you don’t necessarily have to read it in order. For those who love Japanese tales, this is a must-read.
Publication Year: 2017
Awards:
Before the Coffee Gets Cold: Tales from the Café has not won major literary awards, but it has been cherished by readers for its unique storytelling and heartfelt themes.
Rating:
⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.0 / 5.0) – If you are new to the series and just stumbled upon this book.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ (3.5 / 5.0) – If you have already read the first book in the series.
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