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Sweet Bean Paste

Durian Sukegawa
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Sweet Bean Paste

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

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Durian Sukegawa

Sweet Bean Paste

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

218

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Tokyo, Japan • 2010s

Topic
Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

57,283 ratings

78%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Sweet Bean Paste?

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.

4.2

57,283 ratings

78%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

218

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Tokyo, Japan • 2010s

Topic
Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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