
Member Reviews

I lovwd the previous two bools so this one was a must read! It follows the same format than the other two and nothing extraordinary happens, that's the magic of this series. However, I found thid one more touching as I can relate a lot ie loss and grief. The three books could be put together in a special edition.

Thank you for the E-ARC I enjoyed this book so so much! Being a fan of the other two books this was a must read! I wasn’t expecting it to be as touching a read as the others but it really is!!!
This book stirs the heart and connects you to the characters! A beautiful read about the impact people can have on others!

I really loved the first book in this series, Before the Coffee Gets Cold; the second, Tales From the Cafe, felt a little flat, a bit samey, but it’s such an interesting topic and full of heart, I was looking forward to reading this third addition.
Once again, it’s very samey, but this one is set in a different cafe to the first two, which gives it a slightly different feel in terms of location and characters,
All three books follow the same format: four stories, four people wanting to travel back in time. The rules of time travel are the same and there aren’t any twists or surprises or major differences. This third one is still good but I’m not sure it was needed, it didn’t add anything different, and I wonder whether it would have been better to condense the three books and 12 stories into one longer volume. That way you could fully invest in the characters and follow their journeys easier.
Having said all that, it still provides a moral discussion. If you could, would travel back (or forward) in time? Where, when and who would of visit? Would you still go if you knew it wouldn’t make any difference to your present?

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this eARC of 'Before Your Memory Fades" by Toshikazu Kawaguchi.
'Before Your Memory Fades' is Toshikazu Kawaguchi's third book in the collection. I love 'Before The Coffee Gets Cold' so you bet I was excited to recieve this ARC. Before I get into this review, I just need to mention the adorable little graphic that shows how the stories and characters intertwine and it makes me happy so thank you.
In this collection of short stories there are 4 parts: The Daughter, The Comedian, The Sister and The Young Man. Each story has similarities but a mass of differences and that's one of the main reasons why I've grown attached to this series.
I wouldn't say it's the best collection in the series but it's obvious that these stories are just as beautiful. I'm already awaiting book 4 whenever it deems to come out.

An amazing read! Finished it in one sitting and kept me completely captivated throughout. Heartbreaking in the best way possible.