Sweet Bean Paste
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
218
Novel • Fiction
Tokyo, Japan • 2010s
2017
Adult
18+ years
Sweet Bean Paste by Durian Sukegawa tells the story of a man with a troubled past who forms a unique and transformative bond with an elderly woman skilled in making sweet bean paste, illuminating themes of redemption and connection.
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Sweet Bean Paste by Durian Sukegawa is widely praised for its poignant exploration of friendship, redemption, and societal marginalization, with evocative descriptions and rich character development. However, some readers found the pacing slow and the story's predictability detracted from its emotional impact. Overall, it offers a heartfelt narrative with minor drawbacks.
Fans of heartfelt narratives like A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman and The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa will relish Sweet Bean Paste by Durian Sukegawa. This reader enjoys introspective, character-driven stories touching on themes of unlikely friendships, personal redemption, and the quiet beauty of daily life.
57,283 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
218
Novel • Fiction
Tokyo, Japan • 2010s
2017
Adult
18+ years
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