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Short & Sweet
(Note: I read the free version of this book; the original 11 chapters are represented, but not the bonus stories or recipes.)
These short stories were surprisingly melancholy; each chapter is a self-contained story about someone visiting a mysterious shop run by a tuna and a bear and eating the food of the day, some kind of dessert. These people often have worries and stress from their everyday life wearing them down, and each dish's history, preparation, or previous encounter with the diner end up speaking to that person in a meaningful way, allowing them to take a different perspective on their worries.
Each story offers a small slice of, if not hope, perspective in a sea of everyday concerns, and while I didn't necessarily feel refreshed after finishing them all, they led to some good thoughtful moments.
The language is extremely easy, everyday, and low density; the most difficult terms for a new learner will likely be the specific names of foods. The art is sketchy but has a good amount of personality and fits the atmosphere well, I think.