Experience the Magic of "Before the Coffee Gets Cold" by Toshikazu Kawaguchi – Available in Sri Lanka
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Unique Concept
Toshikazu Kawaguchi presents a fascinating premise where a small café in Tokyo offers its patrons a chance to travel back in time. However, there are strict rules: they must return before their coffee gets cold. This intriguing concept sets the stage for a series of emotional and reflective stories.
Emotional Depth
The novel is composed of interconnected stories, each delving into the lives of different characters who seek solace, closure, or answers from the past. Kawaguchi masterfully explores themes of love, loss, and the human condition, making readers reflect on their own lives and relationships.
Engaging Characters
The characters in "Before the Coffee Gets Cold" are richly developed and relatable. From a woman confronting a past lover to a wife seeking reconciliation with her husband, each story is filled with heartfelt moments that resonate deeply with readers.
Memorable Quotes from "Before the Coffee Gets Cold"
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"No matter what difficulties people face, they will always have the strength to overcome them. It just takes heart."
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Translation (Sinhala): "මනුෂ්යයන් මුහුණපාන ඕනෑම අපහසුතා වුවත්, ඔවුන්ට ඒවා පනින ශක්තිය ලැබේ. එය හදවතක් මගින් පමණි."
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Translation (Tamil): "மக்கள் எந்த சிரமங்களை எதிர்கொண்டாலும், அதைத் தாண்டும் வலிமை எப்போதும் உண்டு. இதயம் மட்டுமே தேவை."
- "The present is only a result of choices made in the past."
- "Even if we could turn back time, we could not change the past or the future."
- "But I think what matters is not the outcome, but the fact that you made a choice and took action."
- "The most important thing is not to be swayed by the past or future, but to live in the here and now."
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About the Book
Title: Before the Coffee Gets Cold
Author: Toshikazu Kawaguchi
ISBN: 9781529029581
Publisher: Picador
Published Year: 2015 (Japanese Edition), 2019 (English Edition)
Number of Pages: 272
Binding: Paperback
