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Before The Coffee Gets Cold: A Book Review

Have you ever wished you could go back in time and change something in your past? Before the Coffee Gets Cold' by Toshikazu Kawaguchi is a captivating and touching novel that explores the concept of time travel in a unique and enchanting way. The story is set in Tokyo, in a quaint little café called Funiculi Funicula that offers its patrons the opportunity to journey back in time, albeit with a caveat - they must return back to the present before their coffee gets cold. The novel is divided into four parts, each following a different character who visits the café with a specific purpose in mind. Each of the visitors is constrained by a set of rules that they must adhere to. The scenes are described in vivid detail, and the author's use of imagery and sensory details create a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The cafe's rules for time travel are also well thought out, thus adding an element of mystery and bringing about curiosity in the mind of the reader. Every character's ...