The Miracles of the Namiya General Store
The Miracles of the Namiya General Store
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
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BetaThe Miracles of the Namiya General Store
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019314
Novel • Fiction
Japan • 2010s
2019
Adult
12+ years
Super Short Summary
The Miracles of the Namiya General Store by Keigo Higashino and Sam Bett is a heartwarming novel where individuals seek advice by dropping letters into an old general store. The narrative interweaves their stories, revealing connections across time and highlighting themes of compassion and destiny.
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Keigo Higashino's The Miracles of the Namiya General Store is praised for its heartwarming and intricately woven narrative, blending elements of mystery and magical realism. Readers appreciate the book's emotional depth and poignant life lessons. Some, however, find the story's pace slow, and the translation by Sam Bett occasionally awkward. Engaging overall.
Who Should Read The Miracles of the Namiya General Store?
Readers who enjoy heartwarming, thought-provoking stories with a touch of magical realism will be captivated by Keigo Higashino's The Miracles of the Namiya General Store. Comparable to fans of The Time Traveler's Wife and The Night Circus, this novel weaves past and present seamlessly, appealing to those who cherish interconnected narratives.
34,291 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Japan • 2010s
2019
Adult
12+ years
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