Blending astrology, baking and talking cats, Mochizuki's uplifting story revolves around an enigmatic coffee shop run by some very wise felines and the humans who benefit from their sage advice.
Based on the Japanese myth of cats returning favours to humans who are kind to them, "The Full Moon Coffee Shop" is the name of a peculiar cake cafe that is run by talking cats, which has no fixed location and instead materialises unpredictably on the night of a full moon.
The protagonists of this story - a successful female scriptwriter in crisis, a heartbroken tv director, and two male entrepreneurs - all end up there in the middle of the night, in a semi-dream-like state, and receive life-changing advice on love, work, and relationships from a charismatic tortoiseshell cat who interprets his guests' astrological chart.
The Western horoscope comes into play, as well as the life phases, one for each planet, that guide what lessons we have or haven't allowed ourselves to learn. Meanwhile, the customers are served a selection of drinks and sweet treats tailored perfectly to their needs: a Lunar Chocolate Fondant for Aching Hearts, a Planetary Ice Affogato, an Ice Coffee with Sunrise Syrup, or a Bitter Coffee for Mature Souls.
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
ISBN: 9781914240928
Number of pages: 272
Dimensions: 218 x 138 x 28 mm
Weight: 375 g
Language: English
Lose yourself in a world of talking cats with Mai Mochizuki's cult bestseller - Glamour
Beautifully crafted... As sweet and satisfying as the scrumptious desserts served at the eponymous café, this gentle fantasy is not to be missed - Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW
Charming... perfect for readers of feel-good fiction, and all those needing a redirection in their own lives - Booklist, Starred Review*
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'Humans are stars in their own right, Mizuki. Every one of them.'
I adored this book. I'm sure this is to be an absolute hit with anyone who loves cats, food, astrology or Japanese cosy translations....
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This was such a fun, whimsical and uplifting book. Essentially, there is a cafe in Japan that only appears on a full moon and is run by talking cats that give life advice based on your astrology. It sounds absolutely... More
I have had the absolute privilege of reading this as an uncorrected proof copy. As such, my opinions will not reflect the final published version of this book.
However, there was something just so wonderfully...
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