{"product_id":"9781035032280","title":"Before the Coffee Gets Cold","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore the Coffee Gets Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e is a poignant exploration of time, memory, and the intricate tapestry of human relationships, set within the confines of a quaint Tokyo café. The unique premise allows patrons to travel back to pivotal moments in their lives, but only if they can manage to keep their coffee warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrative unfolds through four interconnected stories, each revealing the deep-seated desires and regrets of its characters:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA woman yearning for closure with a lover who departed without explanation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA devoted wife striving to reconnect with her husband, who is slipping away due to Alzheimer’s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA sister hoping to share one last moment with her beloved sibling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA mother longing to meet the daughter she never had the chance to know.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough these poignant encounters, the novel delves into profound themes of \u003cstrong\u003elove, loss, and the enduring desire for connection\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each character's journey highlights the fragility of time and the emotional weight of unfulfilled dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWriting Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToshikazu Kawaguchi's writing is characterised by its simplicity and depth, drawing readers into an intimate space where bittersweet moments are savoured. The café itself becomes a character, a timeless sanctuary that invites reflection and contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n    “It is not about changing the past; it is about understanding it.” \n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of works that explore the nuances of human emotion, such as \u003cstrong\u003eThe Midnight Library\u003c\/strong\u003e by Matt Haig or \u003cstrong\u003eOona Out of Order\u003c\/strong\u003e by Margarita Montimore, may find themselves captivated by Kawaguchi's heartfelt storytelling and the universal truths woven throughout this enchanting tale.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pan Macmillan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52951351820620,"sku":"9781035032280","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9781035032280_front.webp?v=1765283449","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/de\/products\/9781035032280","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}