Before the Coffee Gets Cold: Sprayed Edge Edition: The heart-warming million-copy sensation from Japan (Before the Coffee Gets Cold, 1)

All stories r so touchy .. and so beautifully the feelings of character is penned …

“Before the Coffee Gets Cold” is a beautifully crafted book, perfect for those who enjoy introspective and heartwarming stories. Its unique take on time travel and its focus on personal connections will linger with readers long after the last page is turned. Whether enjoyed over coffee or not, this book offers a meaningful experience for anyone who’s ever wanted to go back and change a moment in their past.

This book can be read as an unusual fun and interesting essay on human nature but I found it profound and provocative. It can be seen from many different angles. I will definitely read other of his books.clever writing and story content.

This book was on my TBR for a long time. Finally, I read it on a sick day and almost finished it in one sitting.

The writing style is so simple that I got immersed in the very first chapter. I also, liked Kawaguchi’s style of playwright, where the characters are dialogue based.

Compared to the sci-fi aspect of time travelling, this book is more about realism. Magical realism, to be precise.

Even if time travel was for a brisk moment, that involved multiple rules, people would still want to go back to the past. Even though they couldn’t change anything in the present except change their heart.

The importance of the simple joys that impact our life. The essence of the moments with the people around us. Small things, that we often fail to notice, have been beautifully highlighted by the author.

This heartwarming read, although a bit slow, overwhelmed me. I can’t wait to return to this basement cafe in the rest of the series.

No sabía de qué se iba a tratar este libro y entre más leía yo, más me gustó la manera en que está escrito. Yo quisiera poder regresar al pasado algunas veces a terminar algo que dejé inconcluso.

This book has been all over Instagram specially for January in Japan. I did not read too many reviews before jumping into it with my buddy reader and mostly, I got the impression that people were loving it. I enjoyed the book.
I’ve always been fascinated by the idea of time travel. As a child I would think about all the mistakes I won’t repeat if I could tell my younger self. Today, especially after having read the Midnight Library by Matt Haig, I am quite certain that I would make most of those choices again and that is why the rules of the the book’s Time Travel made great sense to me. Whatever you do, the present does not change.
There are four short stories of people trying to meet somebody from the past for their own mental peace. At the end, the book fully shows the message the author has been trying to communicate all along. Which is living fully in the present with a light heart.
Simple language, a tad repetitive occasionally, because I wanted to skip certain parts where the cafe staff were conversing. The events and drama was gripping though I didn’t find all the characters compelling, maybe because too much effort was put into making us understand them? The very Japanese feeling in the book made it an interesting reading experience for me. Unusual story and quaint setting.

This is a heartwarming, poignant, and somewhat mystical exploration of human relationships, regrets, love, and the concept of time. It is a reminder of both the constraints and the possibilities of time, presented through an unassuming yet magical setting – a small, traditional Japanese café.

The story takes place in a Tokyo coffee shop, where patrons are given a unique opportunity: to travel in time. However, this is not your typical time-travel story. The rules are strict and somewhat peculiar: you must sit in one specific seat, you can’t change the present, and you must return before the coffee gets cold. These rules add a distinctive charm to the story and provide a unique perspective on the concept of time travel.

Kawaguchi writes four interconnected stories, each focusing on a different character who seeks to visit a moment in their past/future. The desires of these characters to rectify a regret, to reconnect, to communicate, are moving and relatable. Their narratives are carefully woven together, creating a tapestry that speaks to the interconnectedness of human lives.

The writing style is simple, clear, and direct, allowing the emotions of the characters and the moral implications of their journeys to shine through. Some might find this style a bit too plain, and at times, it might seem that the narrative lacks the depth or complexity that could have made the characters more fully realized. However, it can also be argued that the simplicity of the prose mirrors the mundane yet magical setting of the café and the straightforward yet profound dilemmas the characters face.

One aspect where the book could have been better is in its pacing. At times, the story tends to slow down, which might test the patience of some readers. Furthermore, while the book’s concept is intriguing, the strict rules of time travel somewhat limit the exploration of its potential. However, it’s clear that the author’s intention was not to write a sci-fi story about time travel but rather to use it as a device to explore themes of regret, acceptance, and the value of the present.

Overall, thought-provoking, touching, and unique read. It explores the human condition through a unique lens, offering readers a chance to reflect on their own lives and the choices they’ve made. Despite minor flaws, the book’s emotional resonance, intriguing premise, and memorable characters make it a worthwhile read. This is a book for anyone who enjoys introspective storytelling, as well as those who appreciate a fresh take on well-worn themes.