Before the Coffee Gets Cold

Before the Coffee Gets Cold

Kawaguchi Toshikazu, 2019

Overview

In a small Tokyo alley lies a cafe serving coffee for over a century, offering a unique experience: time travel. Four patrons visit this cafe, each seeking to journey into the past. They aim to confront a past lover, receive a letter from a husband with Alzheimer's, see their sister one last time, or meet a daughter they never knew.

However, this temporal journey has strict rules. Visitors must occupy a specific seat, cannot leave the cafe, and must return before their coffee cools. Toshikazu Kawaguchi's moving story explores the desire to alter the past and reconnect with those we've lost.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in speculative fiction with emotional depth.
• Those who enjoy stories about second chances and human connection.
• Fans of Japanese literature and unique cafe settings.

Key features

• Language: English
• Pages: 224
• Binding: Softcover
• ISBN: 9781529029581
• Publisher: Macmillan Publishers
• Year: 2019
• Translator: Geoffrey Trousselot