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Before the Coffee Gets Cold | Toshikazu Kawaguchi

If you like The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, you should consider reading Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi. Both novels explore the complications of time travel and dig deep into the weight of personal experiences. A common theme in Before the Coffee Gets Cold is the idea of acceptance. The four characters followed are faced with the dilemma of their individual choices, leading them to evaluate what truly matters to them.

piper.macleod The chance to go back in time encourages the participants to reflect on their motives and express their feelings. They learn to relinquish their burdens and find peace within their past. 2w

piper.macleod In the third chapter, readers are introduced to a woman named Hirai, the owner of a nearby bar. She was expected to run her family's inn but had left to pursue her own dreams. Hirai‘s departure left her relationship with her family broken, and her younger sister Kumi obliged to manage the business. Kumi often went to visit her sister in an attempt to get her to come back home, and one day as she was doing so, she got in a car accident. (edited) 2w

piper.macleod Her untimely death led Hirai to deeply mourn her passing and reflect on the ignorance she had shown her sibling. Hirai travels to the past so she can resolve lingering problems and talk to Kumi one last time. (edited) 2w

piper.macleod Lastly, readers follow a partial owner of the cafe, Kei. Since she was young she was diagnosed with a serious heart condition. This limits her from participating in vigorous activities and more importantly makes it very difficult to bear a child. She is warned that she and her baby may not survive if she chooses to have it. Despite this Kei decides to have a baby. 2w

piper.macleod Her main worry is that her baby will not be happy in the future, so she attempts to travel forward in time. Going to the future was not a popular wish, as you would never know if the person you are visiting would be there. Thankfully, because Kei knew the other workers at the cafe, she set up a system so she could meet her daughter.
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Before the Coffee Gets Cold | Toshikazu Kawaguchi

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If you are looking for a book that explores time travel and the complexities of human experiences, Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi is perfect for you. This novel is written from a third-person limited point of view. Although each chapter features different stories, the author only provides access to the feelings and thoughts of one character at a time.

piper.macleod (1 of 3)
The scene opens in an ancient café located in Tokyo. According to an urban legend, in this café, you can travel to the past. In the first chapter, the reader meets Fumiko, a workaholic who longs to mend her ended relationship. She is warned about a set of strict rules, the most important being that she must return before her coffee gets cold. Fumiko grapples with the emotional weight of her life choices.
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piper.macleod (2 of 3)
The second chapter focuses on a man with Alzheimer\'s disease named Fusagi and his wife, Kohtake. Fusagi\'s condition begins to worsen, to the point where he forgets who his wife is. Kohtake becomes his caretaker, hoping that he will someday recognize her. She attempts to travel back to a time before her husband was diagnosed. Their story emphasizes the complexities of relationships and the importance of cherishing connections.
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piper.macleod (3 of 3)
Throughout the novel, readers are encouraged to ponder what they would change if given the chance to travel back in time. 1mo

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