A Gentle Tale

Days At The Torunka Café by Satoshi Yagisawa (translated by Eric Ozawa) is a beautiful contemporary tale that will warm your heart.

The heart of the novel is a small backstreet coffee shop in Tokyo. It is tucked away, found only by those who go looking.

Within the story, there are three sub-stories – all taking place in the coffee shop with a revolving door of characters who meet just when the time is right.

The tone of the tale is gentle and kind- just like the characters that we meet.

Everyone is on a journey of discovery, taking time to be themselves as they interact with each other.

I thoroughly enjoyed Days At The Torunka Café. I really enjoy Japanese fiction. It feels unhurried, and this passes to the reader who takes time to sink into the tale. It is the perfect way to unwind.

JULIA WILSON

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