BEFORE WE SAY GOODBYE
The million-copy bestselling series.
Toshikazu Kawaguchi's poignant Before We Say Goodbye, translated from Japanese, explores the age-old question: what would you do if you could travel back in time? More importantly, who would you want to meet, maybe for one last time?
The regulars at the magical Cafe Funiculi Funicula are well acquainted with its famous legend and extraordinary, secret menu time travel offering. Many patrons have reunited with old flames, made amends with estranged family, and visited loved ones. But the journey is not without risks and there are rules to follow. Travellers must have visited the cafe previously and most importantly, must return to the present in the time it takes for their coffee to go cold.
In the tradition of Kawaguchi's sensational Before the Coffee Gets Cold series, readers are be introduced to a new set of visitors:
- The husband with something important left to say
- The woman who couldn't bid her dog farewell
- The woman who couldn't answer a proposal
- The daughter who drove her father away . . .
In the hauntingly beautiful Before We Say Goodbye, Kawaguchi invites us to join his characters as they embark on a journey to revisit one crucial moment in time.
Catch up on the rest of the series with Before the Coffee Gets Cold, Tales from the Cafe, Before Your Memory Fades and Before We Forget Kindness.
TOSHIKAZU KAWAGUCHI
Toshikazu Kawaguchi was born in Osaka, Japan, in 1971. He formerly produced, directed and wrote for the theatrical group Sonic Snail. As a playwright, his works include COUPLE, Sunset Song, and Family Time. The novel Before the coffee gets cold is adapted from a 1110 Productions play by Kawaguchi, which won the 10th Suginami Drama Festival grand prize.
Edad recomendada: Adultos.
KAWAGUCHI TOSHIKAZU
Toshikazu Kawaguchi nació en Osaka, Japón, en 1971. Ha sido productor, director y escritor para el grupo de teatro Sonic Snail. Como guionista, sus trabajos más importantes incluyen COUPLE , Sunset Song y Family Time . Antes de que se enfríe el café, su debut como novelista, está basada en la obra teatral homónima que recibió el primer premio en el festival de drama de Suginami y cuenta con una exitosa adaptación cinematográfica en su país, donde ya se ha publicado la secuela. No solo se han vendido más de un millón de ejemplares del libro en Japón, sino que también se ha ganado el favor de legiones de lectores europeos y ha encabezado las listas de best sellers de Italia.
