Reviews tagging 'Suicidal thoughts'

Tales from the Café by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

144 reviews

nerdbrarian's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

katiewhocanread's review

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, and Death

kukazashi's review

emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Pregnancy, Death of parent, Death, Terminal illness, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, and Grief

Minor: Injury/Injury detail

cat_22's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Miscarriage

mamaewalk's review against another edition

emotional reflective

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Cancer, Chronic illness, Death of parent, and Suicidal thoughts

valentine_3's review

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Abortion

passionatereader78's review against another edition

emotional reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I love the way the stories unfold. The beautiful writing. I enjoyed this book. This was filled with hope. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Death of parent, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Car accident

Minor: Terminal illness and Suicidal thoughts

anh_read's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Again, the book was very moving and inspiring. The theme of it centered around grief, but also moving on. Furthermore, we learn more about the past of the staff of the Café. 

Despite this book being part of a series, I think it’s still possible to follow the stories without having read the first book. Nonetheless, it is still better to read the first book first to get the full picture.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death and Death of parent

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Murder

mybestfriendsarefictional's review

emotional hopeful mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

This was such a Sunday read - perfect little bitesized chunks to read over the day.

I enjoyed this one more than the first one. Maybe because I knew the backstory?  

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Content Warnings

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Cancer

melodyseestrees's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

This did not resonate with me as hard as the first book of the series. It did explain more of the system behind the magic and I thought that it was well thought out. There are some wonderful quotes to keep in mind when regarding relationships that still exist in the present. 
This book primarily takes place after the events of the first book with glimpses to earlier moments. We get to see who the ghost is by way of someone returning 30 years to the past. In that chapter we learn three rules for those who pour the coffee

they must be female and of a specific line, they must be at least seven years old, and one more. They will lose the ability to take someone to the past once they have become pregnant with a girl, as the power will leave the mother for the baby.

I do wish the reveal had come earlier but we also had last-chapter reveals in the first book so that may be a stylistic choice.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, and Death

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Miscarriage, Cancer, and Terminal illness

Minor: Pregnancy and Murder