この嘘がばれないうちに

Like the first book in the series, I listened to the audiobook and I do not own the text. Miki, introduced towards the end of the first book, tested my patience in listening to the audiobook. I really, really don't care for fake child voices.

The grammar in this book is all quite straight forward and the words are everyday vocabulary. I personally think this series would be an easier 'first adult novel' than コンビニ人間.

Each section of this book, like the first book, is a story about someone visiting the cafe where you can (provided you meet certain criteria and follow some very strict rules) travel in time. As the title suggests, this volume's theme centers around lies. It's human drama and doesn't focus on moving fast so much as carrying you along through the emotions of each story. I listened to the first book and this book while going on walks around my neighborhood.

The stories are heartwarming and calming, although with sadness mixed into each. I'll probably read/listen the rest of the volumes eventually as I enjoy this series.