I’m curious about this too. I checked out the ebook from the library and returned it after 2 chapters. I’m curious to know if I missed something by not sticking with it.

Maybe a local book club made it their book of the month? Or Booktok or Booktube revitalized it with end of the year reviews?

Funny, basically the same thing here - about two chapters in I just wasn’t interested enough to continue.

Okay, I am going to apologise beforehand as this might sound pretentious but this my exact thought on the book:

It is a heartfelt story IF you read easy, casual books

BUT, if you’re into classical literature or any book with detailed writing, you might not like the prosaic and simple writing style to the point that everything is spelled out. Here is an example:

“Today, Fumiko was dressed in ordinary business attire: a white blouse and black shirt and jacket. Judging by her appearance, she was on her way home from work”

On a positive note, the story has a unique take on time travel rules, and this is the perfect book to pick up if you’re learning a new language.

I picked it up because I like short stories.

I read all three of them so far, and they're all absolutely charming and cozy. I feel like super cozy books are very trendy right now and that's probably related to the popularity, though I really have no idea why they are so incredibly popular as opposed to other cozy books, as I would put them at like a 4 out of 5 - I liked them a lot and will definitely read any future translated ones in the series, but they never kept me up at night. Maybe Booktok is a factor?

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Is that an actual example from the book? That’s how I wrote five paragraph essays in middle school to take up space.

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It’s ok if you don’t finish it. You are still valid ❤️

I’d be curious to know if this is just a quirk of the translation or if it reads this way in the original as well.