Simply written , it reads like a play. No action, just a simple set and sparse dialogue. I cried my way through this wonderful book. Lessons learned through beautiful storytelling.

I read the second book in the series first (they ran out of this one at the book store) and I think that only enhanced the experience. The last story benefited from knowledge carried over from having read the second book first. I would not change a single aspect about this book, 5/5 for me.

10/10

Such a hearth warming book. The characters are intriguing and they offers insight into mended relationships. I love how this book encourages the readers to accept the present and bravely embark the future with a confident attitude.

I love this book it might be my favorite book so far

I was expecting it to me a mystery

A few easily tied together stories of life challenges facing the character, with a touch of time travel. Life situations that many can relate to. A fairly quick read. I enjoyed it and shed a few tears, too.

Clearly a thoughtful writer Toshikazu Kawaguchi..the ability to keep the message intact while giving the reader Insightful details about the characters, environment, history etc. I am impressed with how the characters were true to form and somewhat developed within in a relatively short read.

While the stories offer some Hallmark channel-like twists, there are very few true insights, the characters are extremely undeveloped, the exposition and repetitiveness are annoying, and the translation leaves much to be desired. Inoffensive is about the best I can offer.