Story line, same as the previous book; time traveling. But reading this book i faced a revelation of themes. ● selfless love or unconditional love ● unabashed positiveness ● moving on from trauma ● getting rid of guilt ● change in perception ● attempting things though the fact that it would change nothing
These are some themes which I came across in the novel. One more question it raised in my consciousness, why we, humans try at things which we know for a fact that it would change nothing at all? I’m searching for the answer or answers as it is completely a subjective attempt so answer might differ from person to person. Over all this book gives a lot of insights and who knows it may answer some questions of a reader.
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi is story of an old age cafe in Japan which helps people to travel across time. By sitting on a particular seat in the cafe will get you in past or future according to your wish but you have to imagine exactly at which point of your life you want to go.
There is portrayal of dilemma, regret, guilt and love.
It’s difficult not to observe certain things while reading it. There is some kind of retro vibe to this novel. There are some insights as to how family dynamics work especially siblings rivalry, the relationship between parents and their children, when either of the spouse is going through some extreme deteriorative psychopathology and how the other one suffers.
Importance of familial relationships and friendships are never to be ignored. Family stands by and with you in every curve and turn. Though there will be disagreements and fights but that doesn’t hinder the support and strength family gives you. Friends are like second family. Those with whom we have similar interests, tastes and opinions. They too stand with us in every ups and downs.
Most of us, we dwell on our past which basically takes up most of our peace. This novel reminds me that past is past for a reason and ruminating on it will definitely do no good to anybody. In the same way future is extremely unpredictable. Who knows what is in the box of life for us in the very next moment. So in the process of thinking about future and dwelling on past we forget to live our present. Present which holds everything must be given high priority.
Every character here is a representative of different virtues and characteristics. Reality hits hard with a pinch of fantasy in this novel.
This novel definitely has my heart and there are some really important lessons to learn from.
Simplify things 