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Originally serialized and made popular online in 2008 (Textnovel), with a readership of over 90,000, Secondhand Memories pioneered the Japanese cell phone novel phenomenon in the English-speaking world, marking a moment in history of a new literary movement among thousands of young writers and readers globally. The remarkably ...more
Originally serialized and made popular online in 2008 (Textnovel), with a readership of over 90,000, Secondhand Memories pioneered the Japanese cell phone novel phenomenon in the English-speaking world, marking a moment in history of a new literary movement among thousands of young writers and readers globally. The remarkably ...more
Paperback, First Hardcopy Edition, 558 pages
Published
February 14th 2015
by Sakura Publishing
(first published December 21st 2008)
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This was like drinking poisoned tea. You'd never expect it.
But in a good way.
But in a good way.
This was my first cell phone novel. I was familiar with the concept because I've been reading manga since I was a kid but I've never read one.
This one popped up in my suggestions and I decided to give it a try.
I didn't mind the short chapters but I totally disliked the language: it was too easy... Tons of coordinates and not enough subordinates. It just didn't work for me. I do appreciate a more developed kind of language. It was like reading the thoughts of a little boy. I don't know if this ...more
This one popped up in my suggestions and I decided to give it a try.
I didn't mind the short chapters but I totally disliked the language: it was too easy... Tons of coordinates and not enough subordinates. It just didn't work for me. I do appreciate a more developed kind of language. It was like reading the thoughts of a little boy. I don't know if this ...more
I remember when I first stumbled upon this. At that time, I didn't really know about CPNs and I was looking for some, to see what kind of genre it is. Your story was the first to pop up. At first, I found it on Wattpad and read the first chapter there. Needless to say what my reaction was.
Sadly, I didn't finish reading it yet, but it truly surprised me, right from the first line. I guess there is only one way to describe it: an amalgam of feelings and ideas compiled into small, poetic chapters, ...more
Sadly, I didn't finish reading it yet, but it truly surprised me, right from the first line. I guess there is only one way to describe it: an amalgam of feelings and ideas compiled into small, poetic chapters, ...more
It's my first time encountering a cell phone Novel and i didn't know what to expect.I was kinda worried that because of the format the chapters and sentences would be too short and cut the flow of the story. And they were short but it was a pleasant expierence, it all went smoothly.
I loved the writing style,it was poetically simple and beautiful,i was dragged into their story and soon i was inmersed in their 'bubble world'.
"I stared at the sky. I couldn't bear to look into her eyes again.
They ...more
I loved the writing style,it was poetically simple and beautiful,i was dragged into their story and soon i was inmersed in their 'bubble world'.
"I stared at the sky. I couldn't bear to look into her eyes again.
They ...more
I've never actually read a cell phone novel before. I've heard of them, but this was a first for me, and in some ways this was a lot like reading a novel in verse, with short chapters (often only about a page), and quick and simple descriptions. It was interesting. And, honestly, I think the format is fun, and definitely makes for a quick read. Still, I had some issues with this novel. I wanted to enjoy it, and I definitely enjoyed reading about some of the awesome places I got to visit while in
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This was such an amazing read. At first, I was skeptical about reading Secondhand Memories due to the uncommon formatting, but I quickly found myself enamored by the way the author was able to flesh out the story and the characters with such limited space. This ultimately enhanced the overall feel to the story as it felt like the writing itself was something ever changing. The use of minimalism felt done just right as I was able to draw my own interpretations from the writing and make the
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I've read many books. But honestly, no book can match the simplicity, the beauty, and emotions of this book. Takatsu has done a beyond excellent job writing "Secondhand Memories" I felt almost like a grew up while reading the book. Takatsu brought the words on his pages to life and emblazoned them with philsophy and emotion. I am so glad I stumbled across this novel. I highly recommend reading this book. It will leave a change on you.
I'm not really good at reviews, but this - I love this. Secondhand Memories is a really nice cellphone novel, perfect for the 'coming of age' theme and it was paced really nicely. I love the CPN style, the white space, the flow of the prose and all; I can say that Secondhand Memories is truly the pioneer the cellphone novels.
I really don't know to say it, haha ;; If you're reading this Taka, I'll send you a full and proper review one day :p
I really don't know to say it, haha ;; If you're reading this Taka, I'll send you a full and proper review one day :p
I love the story so far! The cell phone novel's poetic style is "soothing" to my eyes when I read it, it is finally in print, so I can read it on paper away from the bright screens. I teared up a few chapters in and I can't put down the book now! Every time the pace starts to calm down, the plot just twists and turns and everything gets more interesting! Even thought it's a huge book, I'm just worried I'll finish it too fast and won't know what to do after!
A beautifully moving tale of first love, loss and betrayal which is also a fascinating and in depth look at Japanese culture and the lyrical style of the cellphone novel which I hope to see much more of.
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Takatsu is a poet, novelist, publisher, designer, event and community coordinator and featured Wattpad Star of 20,000 followers from Toronto. In 2008, through Secondhand Memories , he pioneered English “cell phone novels”. In 2014, his acclaimed literary novel, Espresso Love won a Watty’s Award and reached 1 million reads. Inspiritus Press released his literary and art collection, Of
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