Days At The Morisaki Bookshop

2.5 stars. Plot felt like it went from point-to-point than an arc. Writing is debatable because I think that perhaps in the Japanese language, it is normal to be written like this but in translation, it feels simplistic. One of those books where I felt perhaps something was lost in translation. I also wondered if there are translation errors. There was a line where Momoko was speaking in first person, then right after, Takako thinks that Momoko is weird for talking to herself in third person?

What I liked is that the characters each had their journey to find that place, whether physical or internal, that they felt safe and belonged to. Something we can all relate.

Quote:
“No matter where I went, no matter who I was with, if I could be honest with myself, then that was where I belonged.” - Satoru

My Rating System:
5⭐️: Excellent book AND influenced a change in my views
4.5⭐️: Excellent read
4⭐️: Great read, will recommend
3.5⭐️: Enjoyable read but missing something that will make it great
3⭐️: An okay read that I didn't regret spending time on it
2.5⭐️: Enjoyed some minor parts only, but mainly forgettable ⬅️⬅️⬅️
2⭐️: Didn't enjoy
1⭐️: Didn't enjoy and had serious issues. Will suggest to avoid.