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A review by anastasia_sherman
The Miracles of the Namiya General Store by Keigo Higashino
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Sometimes miracles happen not because of grand gestures, but because of small acts of kindness.
Every story may seem unrelated, but each and every story, in the past, present and future is weaved together by "uncanny coincidence", or we could say the strings of fate.
The gist of this book is that the intertwining tapestry of human connection transcends even time, and how every word / action from us has an influence on other peoples' lives without us knowing its magnitude.
Usually, time travel / time loop stories always end up messy with plot holes, but I can't seem to find one here. Keigo Higashino had done this slice of life sci-fi with the concept of non-linear time in such a brilliant way that my jaw was on the floor when I'm done with the last page.
This is a wonderful and cozy read if you want some advice on life (in general) that may or may not hit the marks in your own life, with a sprinkle of sci-fi that makes this a masterpiece.
Every story may seem unrelated, but each and every story, in the past, present and future is weaved together by "uncanny coincidence", or we could say the strings of fate.
The gist of this book is that the intertwining tapestry of human connection transcends even time, and how every word / action from us has an influence on other peoples' lives without us knowing its magnitude.
Usually, time travel / time loop stories always end up messy with plot holes, but I can't seem to find one here. Keigo Higashino had done this slice of life sci-fi with the concept of non-linear time in such a brilliant way that my jaw was on the floor when I'm done with the last page.
This is a wonderful and cozy read if you want some advice on life (in general) that may or may not hit the marks in your own life, with a sprinkle of sci-fi that makes this a masterpiece.