
Before the Coffee Gets Cold
3 (4)
Language: English
Format: Paperback
ISBN 10: 1529029589
ISBN 13: 9781529029581
Publication date:
September 19th, 2019
Publisher: Picador
Pages: 213
Genres: Travel
In a quaint Tokyo café, a unique opportunity awaits those daring enough to venture into its time-warping confines. Hidden away in an unassuming alley, the café offers its patrons a rare chance to revisit moments from their past, but only for the duration it takes for a cup of coffee to cool. As the characters embark on their nostalgic journeys, they find themselves grappling with the complexities of love, regret, and the choice to alter their destinies.
Each visit reveals different layers of their lives, showcasing how a single moment can have profound implications on the future. The poignant tales intertwine the lives of the café's visitors, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences and choices. The balance of warmth and melancholy flows through the narrative, encapsulating the beauty of fleeting moments and the essence of human connection.
Diverse characters, each with their own burdens and dreams, navigate their pasts, drawn together by the simple act of sharing a drink. Their stories unfold with empathy and depth, illustrating the hopes that often linger just beneath the surface. The café itself emerges as more than just a backdrop; it becomes a character in its own right, embodying the memories and emotions tied to each visit.
With its gentle exploration of time and memory, this narrative beckons to those who have ever wished for a moment of reflection. In a world where everything rushes forward, the slowing down with a cup in hand offers a poignant reminder of the richness found in the moments we often overlook.
Each visit reveals different layers of their lives, showcasing how a single moment can have profound implications on the future. The poignant tales intertwine the lives of the café's visitors, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences and choices. The balance of warmth and melancholy flows through the narrative, encapsulating the beauty of fleeting moments and the essence of human connection.
Diverse characters, each with their own burdens and dreams, navigate their pasts, drawn together by the simple act of sharing a drink. Their stories unfold with empathy and depth, illustrating the hopes that often linger just beneath the surface. The café itself emerges as more than just a backdrop; it becomes a character in its own right, embodying the memories and emotions tied to each visit.
With its gentle exploration of time and memory, this narrative beckons to those who have ever wished for a moment of reflection. In a world where everything rushes forward, the slowing down with a cup in hand offers a poignant reminder of the richness found in the moments we often overlook.
Reviews
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azistired
May 08, 2025
1.5⭐I have nothing about this except that I found the story really boring and got nothing out of it. if I wasn't reading via audio I probably would've DNFed