While this story is heartwarming and brings the reader into the walls of the Golden Villa, the purpose of the yellow flag bento lunches, and backdrop to Tenderness, Takiji’s role falls more to a background character as other narratives take shape ... In a novel with multiple perspectives, each narrative may not be rendered equal.
Weaves together individual stories to form a detailed, lush picture of relationships and their fuel ... A timely, lovely, and much-needed escape ... Comforting and cozy.
Popular feel-good ... Charming ... In an age in which loneliness is an epidemic, the people at Tenderness show that the definition of community can be exactly what you need it to be.
