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Before We Say Goodbye by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
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it was amazing
bookshelves: japanese-literature

Before We Say Goodbye is my favorite installment of the series by far. Some of stories approach the premise from a new angle and all really resonated with me.

1-The Husband- Five stars. Loved everything about this one. The Curse. A husband’s love for his wife. The source of happiness.

2-Farewell - FIVE is NOT enough stars. ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ As a first time dog owner, this one hit on every level.

3-The Proposal - 4 Stars - This one involves a Clue Solving group that become friends. There is a proposal and decisions to be made. This one explores the stories we tell to ourselves and the stories we tell others. I found this one a little repetitive.

4- The Daughter- 5 stars. This one also resonated with me and I could strongly connect to the plot. Teens leaving home to go to college, teens pushing parents away as they try to make their own way in the world, and ways how grief is navigated differently by those in different roles and ages.

I love this series. I loved this installment. I strongly recommend it.
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Reading Progress

November 25, 2024 – Started Reading
November 25, 2024 – Shelved
December 7, 2024 – Finished Reading
December 18, 2024 – Shelved as: japanese-literature

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message 1: by Alexandra (new)

Alexandra It's wonderful that you liked it so much, Jonas! Great review :)))


message 2: by Canadian Jen (new)

Canadian Jen Happy it was a good one, Jonas! Nice review.


message 3: by Esta (new)

Esta I really need to read this entire series. Heartfelt review Jonas, happy to hear it’s your favourite instalment.


Rosh (Off GR duty for a fortnight!) Wonderful review, Jonas. I've read only the first one of the series so far. Need to catch up. How nice that it ended in a high note for you!


message 5: by Taufiq (new)

Taufiq Yves Beautifully done, Jonas


Jonas Alexandra wrote: "It's wonderful that you liked it so much, Jonas! Great review :)))"

Thank you, Alexandra . I really appreciate it!! :-)


Jonas Canadian Jen wrote: "Happy it was a good one, Jonas! Nice review."

Thank you, Jen! :-)


Jonas Esta wrote: "I really need to read this entire series. Heartfelt review Jonas, happy to hear it’s your favourite instalment."

Thank you, Esta. I am so happy to hear this series is in your TBR pile! When you need a cozy and heartfelt read, it's a great series to turn to.


message 9: by Dee (new)

Dee (Delighting in the Desert) lovely review!


message 10: by Yun (new)

Yun Great review, Jonas! I haven't read this series, but obviously I've heard of it! Your thoughts have me intrigued. I suspect I'll pick up a book one of these days. :)


message 11: by Ilse (new)

Ilse Another alluring and tempting review on this series, Jonas. It’s nice to see how a series builds up and becomes even more enjoyable in a next installment, isn’t it? I’d love to read that ‘daughter� part that resonated so much with you, but will need to start patiently at the beginning of this series I guess ;)


message 12: by Barbara (new)

Barbara I own this! I must get to it. Lovely review Jonas!


message 13: by Akankshya (new)

Akankshya Sweet review, Jonas! Finally convinced me to read Book 3 so I can get to Book 4 haha


Jonas Dee wrote: "lovely review!"

Thank you, Dee! :-)


Jonas Yun wrote: "Great review, Jonas! I haven't read this series, but obviously I've heard of it! Your thoughts have me intrigued. I suspect I'll pick up a book one of these days. :)"

Thank you, Yun. I am sure you will. I think you will enjoy it. It has something for every reader. I hope you enjoy this series when the moment arrives to read it. Happy Reading!


Jonas Ilse wrote: "Another alluring and tempting review on this series, Jonas. It’s nice to see how a series builds up and becomes even more enjoyable in a next installment, isn’t it? I’d love to read that ‘daughter�..."

Thank you for the kind and thoughtful comment, Ilse. I am like you, I feel the need to start a series from the beginning to gain perspective and see how characters change over time. I hope you enjoy the series as much as I do. :-)


Jonas Barbara wrote: "I own this! I must get to it. Lovely review Jonas!"

Thank you, Barbara! I am SO happy you own it!!! I hope the right time to pick it up is in your near future. I look forward to your thoughts. Happy Reading!


Jonas Akankshya wrote: "Sweet review, Jonas! Finally convinced me to read Book 3 so I can get to Book 4 haha"

Thank you, Akankshya! I love it! I am the same way. I look forward to reading your reviews on the next two installments! I hope book 4 resonates with you as much as it did with me. Happy Reading!


Liong I agree with you that farewell is more than 5 stars, Jonas. 😜 Great review!


message 20: by Kimber (new)

Kimber Silver A fantastic review, Jonas. I'm glad this collection was a hit for you!


message 21: by Provin (new)

Provin Martin I’m so glad you found this series! There is nothing better than getting completely comfortable with characters 🥰


message 22: by Stacey (new)

Stacey Great review, Jonas! I'm glad that you enjoyed this one.


Jonas Liong wrote: "I agree with you that farewell is more than 5 stars, Jonas. 😜 Great review!"

Thank you, Liong. I am not surprised you feel the same about this one. I always agree with and enjoy reading your reviews.


Jonas Kimber wrote: "A fantastic review, Jonas. I'm glad this collection was a hit for you!"

Thank you for your kind comment, Kimber.


Jonas Stacey wrote: "Great review, Jonas! I'm glad that you enjoyed this one. "

Thank you, Stacey!


Jonas Provin wrote: "I’m so glad you found this series! There is nothing better than getting completely comfortable with characters 🥰"

Well said, Provin. Thank you for your kind comment.


message 27: by Annette (new)

Annette Great review Jonas. Glad that you found a new series that resonated with you :)


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