Before the Coffee Gets Cold

Before the Coffee Gets Cold

3.9 (116 beoordelingen)
2019 · Engels · Paperback · 38 edities
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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.

Boekdetails

Formaat Paperback
Pagina's 213 pagina's
Taal Engels
Gepubliceerd sep. 19, 2019
Uitgever Picador
Edities 38 edities
ISBN-10 1529029589
ISBN-13 9781529029581

Recensies

Bekijk Alles

This book wasn't for me. I didnt like how everything you met someone new you had to get invested again into their stories. It pulled me out of the book multiple times. 

May 1st 2026

This was something I randomly bought, because it is set in Japan.It was very good and I think exactly what I expected. It was thoughtful, melancholic and even sad. Especially the chapter about sisters that actually made me cry.Such a good read and looking forward to more in the future.

March 31st 2026

This is 3.5 for me.It was nice. I liked it enough. But it wasn't addicting or phenomenal to me. However I might be the wrong crowd cause I'm enough mental disorders into a lack of emotions. The 3rd and 4th story had me thinking a bit. Its definitely more magical realism than fantasy. It also didn't have some the time travel explained well enough and other parts repeated too often.It's wasn't bad. It wasn't amazing. It was just good. Will I read the next book? Probably yeah.

March 25th 2026

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