The Miracles of the Namiya General Store by null

The Miracles of the Namiya General Store Reviews

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  C.L.

  I know Keigo Higashino as a writer of mystery and suspense novels, and this is neither. But I feel very fortunate to have been able to read this story in translation; it's a wonderful book, and something special among Higashino's works.
  
  The translation was well written with the exception of a couple of typos I noticed. I hope the publisher will read this review and fix them in a future update, because a book this good deserves no less:
  
  1. Nothing good WITH come of it.
  
  2. She couldn't bet her livelihood ONE the likes of
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  Huy Q Ly

  In seriousness, I didn't really all out cry but there were a few moments in this book that brought me to the verge of tears. But they're touching, inspirational, moving happy tears, not sad depressive misery tears.
  
  The plot is really well thought out, the writing is very tight. I've read a few other Keigo Higashino books before but they were all detective crime novels. This is the first book he wrote that is is not a murder mystery (that I know of). I read it over the course of a few days but if I could've probably read it in one sitting if I had 5 to 6 hours to spare. It's a short book.
  
  My wife actually read this first in Chinese, and she was positively glowing after she finished it. I've been eagerly waiting for this to be translated to English for a few years now! Worth the wait!
  
  Note: Do NOT watch the Chinese movie version of this book before reading it. It kinda missed the tone of the novel but will spoil you with all the major plot points that it might ruin your enjoyment of this story. I really wish I hadn't watched the movie first.
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  Kristin

  I just love this story. I don't want to spoil anything because I read it without knowing anything and I don't want to take that away from anyone.
  
  I'll just say this. It got somewhat boring in the middle and I struggled to continue reading, but I'm so glad I did. The story is meant to be digested as a whole. You don't fully understand the beginning until you get to the end. It's also not believable and it's not meant to be. So, if you read it, try to keep your mind as open as possible.
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  Serena

  I have become very fond of translations of Japanese novels. This book does not disappoint.
  
  This Miracles of the Namiya General Store does have some fantasy which is the kind I wish could be true. No monsters or other worlds involved. Just people who could be real and time that doesn't follow a straight line.
  
  At first, the stories in this book don't seem to be connected, but gradually we start learning that these stories aren't random.
  
  This book is a little mysterious, a little dreamy, and has a store with an owner you wish could be in your town. An experience not a read.
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  Paris Lover

  A captivating and heart warming tale from the masterful Higashino, Although a departure from his extra crime novels, this is a fascinating and spiritual exploration of the human spirit and the values which bind us in today’s disconnected world. Although painted on a surreal canvas, Higashino quickly draws the reader into the complex and remarkable story as he always does. Part fantasy and part morality tale, this is indeed a “Miracle”.
  Bravo, Higashino.
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  Kindle Customer

  This book is excellent, I read constantly and frequently don't leave reviews. This book was well written, good grammar and punctuation; and the story was well fleshed out and heart touching. Characters were given real personalities and enough history. Highly recommend.
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  Alice

  I was on the verge of crying at many places throughout this book and feel that my life has hope again. Also very well translated in terms of wording and delivered the meaning behind each passage.
  
  I do have one grammar question though: In Chapter 5 section 10 “They decided not mention,” is it supposed to be “They decided not TO mention” My grammar is not the best so this maybe correct but I was just confused.
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  Paul

  We all have heard of “advice” columnists. Higashino takes this to a fascinating, magical new place where major life lessons are dealt with that lead back to the advice givers themselves. One’s left thinking what you’d send to the Namiya General Store? That may be the ultimate message of this marvel ous book.
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  Martin

  This is the third book by Higashino I've read and my definitely my favorite. As other reviewers have said, the concept is a little different to some of his other work, but I found it an enjoyable read nonetheless. I would highly recommend this book to fans of Higashino or Japanese literature.
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  Derek

  I love Keigo Higashino, for many reasons, but this book brings one thing he does extremely well to the very fore weaving a novel out of short stories.
  This book is a series of stories, of people facing everyday (and extraordinary) problems, he draws them together with a seemingly innocent little shop.
  The novel is a masterwork of twists and turns, I enjoyed every minute of it even the ending, bittersweet and unfinished as it is, is perfect.
  
  Please read this book
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  Migs

  This book was wonderful. I read it rather quickly and I am a typically slow reader. Thoroughly enjoyable and emotional.
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  L. E. Thomas

  I read this book on kindle and loved it! I tried to buy a copy of the paperback for my husband as he doesn’t get on with kindle but it’s not available. Any suggestions?
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  Neve8

  Absolutely fantastic read. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I look forward to ordering from this company again.