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More Miss Than Hit in This Bookstore Tale
I really struggled to finish this book — maybe my current Japanese level played a role, who knows — but I pushed through because I don’t like giving up.
Unfortunately, it just wasn’t a page-turner for me. As someone who loves Japanese bookshops, I thought the setting and concept would appeal to me, but it didn’t quite land. The second half does pick up a little, but overall I found it hard to stay engaged.
If you’re curious about it, my suggestion would be to read a sample first before committing. It might click for some readers, but it just wasn’t for me.