A review by rosseshelf
Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa

emotional lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

❝ I don’t think it really matters whether you know a lot about books or not. That said, I don’t know that much myself. But I think what matters far more with a book is how it affects you. ❞

This book really spoke to me. I had the constant feeling that I was staring at myself in the mirror while reading this book. Though it may sound corny, this book describes how to look within myself for purpose in life and it’s at the bookstore. However, I think it’s fantastic that each character in this novel has had personal growth; it adds to the book’s captivating atmosphere. I really appreciate how this book was chock-full of allusions to other Japanese authors; it was a great way to get me interested in reading and exploring other works.