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3.5 

Days at the Morisaki Bookshop

By Satoshi Yagisawa & Eric Ozawa
Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa & Eric Ozawa digital book - Fable

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The wise and charming international bestseller and hit Japanese movie—about a young woman who loses everything but finds herself—a tale of new beginnings, romantic and family relationships, and the comfort that can be found in books. 

Twenty-five-year-old Takako has enjoyed a relatively easy existence—until the day her boyfriend Hideaki, the man she expected to wed, casually announces he’s been cheating on her and is marrying the other woman. Suddenly, Takako’s life is in freefall. She loses her job, her friends, and her acquaintances, and spirals into a deep depression. In the depths of her despair, she receives a call from her distant uncle Satoru.

An unusual man who has always pursued something of an unconventional life, especially after his wife Momoko left him out of the blue five years earlier, Satoru runs a second-hand bookshop in Jimbocho, Tokyo’s famous book district. Takako once looked down upon Satoru’s life. Now, she reluctantly accepts his offer of the tiny room above the bookshop rent-free in exchange for helping out at the store. The move is temporary, until she can get back on her feet. But in the months that follow, Takako surprises herself when she develops a passion for Japanese literature, becomes a regular at a local coffee shop where she makes new friends, and eventually meets a young editor from a nearby publishing house who’s going through his own messy breakup.

But just as she begins to find joy again, Hideaki reappears, forcing Takako to rely once again on her uncle, whose own life has begun to unravel. Together, these seeming opposites work to understand each other and themselves as they continue to share the wisdom they’ve gained in the bookshop.

Translated By Eric Ozawa

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1837 Reviews

3.5
Slightly Smiling Face“I began this book without any real expectations, and its simplicity and the slice-of-life story really won me over. I can see why some have described the book as a little slow, but I found the straightforward nature of the story really genuine. The main character goes on quite an emotional journey. I can see this being a book I return to again in the future.”
Characters change and growDescriptive writingRealistic settingThought-provoking
Red Angry Face“This was such a snoozefest. As someone who has worked retail, this could have been made into so many colourful stories considering the kind of customers you come across but this was just plain boring especially in part 2. The dealing with emotions was cool but that was it. Also can we like stop translating these Japanese books literally? Those dudes are known for their respective behaviour and onomatopoeia, you can't translate everything! Try to make it flow!”
Bad writingPredictableUnengaging charactersUnsatisfying plot
Slightly Smiling Face
Characters change and growEasy to readBeautiful settingUnengaging charactersUnsatisfying endingUnsatisfying plot
Beaming Face with Smiling Eyes“What caught my eye was the beautifully illustrated cover and my love for bookstores. This is a well written and highly descriptive story. Definitely reccomending this book for a cozy day. Its a simple read but it's so real. The character growth, life lessons, and emotional struggles really pull you in. Can't wait to read the next one!”
Characters change and growDiverse charactersDescriptive writingEasy to readFast-pacedBeautiful settingMagical settingRealistic settingRomanticThought-provoking

About Satoshi Yagisawa

Satoshi Yagisawa was born in Chiba, Japan, in 1977. His debut novel, Days at the Morisaki Bookshop, won the Chiyoda Literature Prize.

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