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Amics i llibres a Jinbocho by Satoshi Yagisawa

57 reviews

jennysometimesjen's review against another edition

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4.0

Another slice of life, heart wrenching book, where not much happens but also everything happens.

This made me cry, so be prepared.

Favourite quotes (definite spoilers)
"Thank you for crying over me," Momoko said. "When you're sad, don't try to hold it in. It's ok to cry a lot. The tears are there because you've got to go on living, which means there'll be more things to cry about. They'll come at you from all sides. So don't ever try to hide from the sadness. When it comes, cry it out. It's better to keep moving forward with sadness; that's what it means to live."


It was trivial little moments like this that kept coming back to me after she died. In those moments, it felt like I had a gaping hole in my heart. That's what it was like losing someone precious to you. I felt it now in so many different places and in so many different ways.
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lesbianhobbit's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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shaleen64's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

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margaretinthemiddle's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective sad 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? No

4.0

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augie_'s review against another edition

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

4.0

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katerina_l's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad 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

4.0

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kanelknute's review against another edition

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4.0

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kellyrobertson's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring reflective relaxing sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

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matmatmatty's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted sad
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

This was a nice (but emotional) read. I wouldn't recommend reading this without reading Days at the Morisaki Bookshop first, since this is a direct sequel.

I didn't feel the same pull at the start as I did with DatMB - i felt that the first book really spoke to me with Takako's situation and her discovery of books, and this books didn't have that same pull at the beginning. But as I kept going, I really got into it and struggled to put it down.

Very emotional for me, but well worth the read imo
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clavishorti's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-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? No

5.0

More Days at Mirosaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa is such a solid follow-up to Days at Mirosaki Bookshop. I didn’t expect to feel so much, but the way this book pulls you in—it’s like, you can’t help but get emotionally invested. The vibe of the second book feels familiar, almost like the emotional tone of the first chapter of the first book, but it hits harder this time. Maybe it’s because I could relate so much to what the characters were going through—like, I wasn’t just reading, I was feeling everything they felt. 
 
What I loved about this one is how it brings so many different kinds of people to the bookshop. There are collectors, casual readers, people looking for something to fill their time, and even those who just want to escape. It made me realize that people see bookshops differently, and I honestly never really thought about it that way before. One thing that really stood out to me, though, was Satoru’s perspective. He says he’s not there to interfere with people’s lives—he just creates a space for them to find what they need, and to let them be in their own little world. That hit me because it’s so true. Sometimes, people just need a space to be themselves, no judgment. 
 
I also really enjoyed catching up with the characters from the first book. It was like meeting up with old friends again, and I appreciated that sense of continuity. But I have to be honest, Takako, who’s one of the main characters in this book, didn’t exactly click with me. It’s not that I can’t vibe with her—there’s just something about her attitude that doesn’t quite sit right with me. It’s hard to explain in detail, but it’s kind of like this feeling I get when reading her actions. Maybe that’s how the author intended to portray Takako, and I’m not sure, but yeah, that’s just my personal take. Everyone’s gonna have their own opinions on the characters and that’s what makes it interesting. 
 
What really stood out, though, was how Satoshi Yagisawa talks about reading. Like, it’s not just about picking up a book. For some, it’s about entertainment, for others, it’s about filling time, and for some, it’s a way to escape reality. It really made me think about how personal reading is. It’s different for everyone, and the way we connect to stories says a lot about us. 
 
If you’ve already read the first book, then you definitely need to check out More Days at Mirosaki Bookshop. It ties everything together in a way that’s just so satisfying. But if you haven’t read the first one yet, I’d say start there. The characters and the story develop so much, and you’ll get so much more out of it if you follow the whole journey. 
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