In a hidden café tucked away in all the bustle of Tokyo, disconsolate patrons are given the rare chance to travel back in time. But, there’s a catch: they must return to the present before the coffee in front of them cools, or risk losing themselves eternally in the past.
"Before The Coffee Gets Cold", a novel by author Toshikazu Kawaguchi, tells of four heartwarming, contemplative tales of a magical cafe's patrons that all interweave in the most little, yet enchanting ways. The first, a forlorn woman who seeks to mend a strained relationship before it becomes irrevocably broken, while the second hopes to acquire an explanation from a departed companion. A third character wishes to revist and undo a moment of regret, and the final traveler longs for one final brush with someone they had lost. The immutable and all-consuming nature of time unveils itself as each of the four's journeys progress, gently guiding them to acceptance.
The book uses charming prose juxtaposed against remarkable emotional depth to discuss the humanity found in grief and remorse, as well as our desire to make peace with what must be left.
[Note: I'm currently halfway done with this book and the four distinct chapters it contains, and it is indeed a very intriguing, while still cozy, read.]
Wow that sounds like a very interstsing book...are you reading a hardback copy?
ReplyDeleteYes Miss, it's a really nice read. I bought it from the Fully Booked just outside the school :D
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