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L'emporio dei piccoli miracoli

di Keigo Higashino

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"When three delinquents hole up in an abandoned general store after their most recent robbery, to their great surprise, a letter drops through the mail slot in the store's shutter. This seemingly simple request for advice sets the trio on a journey of discovery as, over the course of a single night, they step into the role of the kindhearted former shopkeeper who devoted his waning years to offering thoughtful counsel to his correspondents. Through the lens of time, they share insight with those seeking guidance, and by morning, none of their lives will ever be the same. By acclaimed author Keigo Higashino, The Miracles of the Namiya General Store is a work that has touched the hearts of readers around the world"--… (altro)
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Translated by Sam Bett, The Miracles of the Namiya General Store by Japanese author Keigo Higashino has an enticing premise. Three youths seek a place to lay low after carrying out a robbery and they break into the Namiya General Store. Seemingly abandoned and run down, they're surprised when a letter asking the previous shopkeeper for advice drops through the mail slot.

The young men quickly realise this isn't an ordinary shop, but what advice could they possibly have to give? They're certainly not upstanding citizens leading a successful and rewarding life are they? What should they do? And if they choose to answer the letter, what advice should they give?

The narrative expands as new and old letters are referred to and advice is both sought and received. The plot does get a little timey wimey in that time stops inside the general store and a connection between past and present is established although never adequately explained. This reader hardly cared (see my review of Under The Dome to see how I can ignore the 'why' of the premise and just enjoy the fallout), instead delighting in the various interconnecting characters in a cleverly spun narrative web.

In fact, I'd love to see a character map representing the interconnecting characters and their various overlapping narrative arcs, I think it'd be a beautiful sight indeed. It certainly seemed as though the entire plot was connected with silvery gossamer thread and Higashino took the reader around the web pointing out different patterns and individual stories.

In assessing the advice requested and the advice provided, we're given a glimpse into how that advice was or wasn't followed and how it all turned out. In doing so, the author raises the notion that many people are experiencing challenges in their lives, facing choices they don't want to make or decisions they can't seem to reach or make their peace with.

Similarly, the author seems to suggest that even a lowly delinquent may have advice worth considering to offer a fellow human being in crisis. Every individual has value to contribute and the innate ability to make a positive difference in the life of a stranger.

Employing a combination of magical realism, urban fantasy and science fiction, The Miracles of the Namiya General Store is a heartwarming, uplifting, positive feel-good read and I highly recommend it! ( )
  Carpe_Librum | Apr 17, 2024 |
When three petty thieves take refuge in an old abandoned general store, they think they are in for a quiet night. However, when a letter falls through the door’s mail slot, the trio is concerned and intrigued. The letter asks for advice from the former shopkeeper who offered thoughtful guidance to those seeking help. In his absence, the trio steps into his role. As the night slowly moves on, the correspondence they provide through their unique perspective of modern time proves life changing for everyone involved. By morning, the trio emerge to a different world than what they knew before.

The Bottom Line: With shifting time, this book is magical. The interwoven layers of plot in this novel submerses you into a rich world full of unexpected twists and turns. It makes you realize that people may be connected somehow even if they don’t realize it. Enthusiastically recommended for fans of Japanese literature with a bit of magic sprinkled in.

This review also appears at the Mini Book Bytes Book Review Blog. ( )
1 vota aya.herron | Nov 13, 2022 |
„Jedenfalls sind wir da in etwas Unglaubliches verwickelt. So eine Gelegenheit kriegt man nicht zweimal im Leben.“ (Zitat Seite 43)

Inhalt
Die drei Freunde Shota, Atsuya und Kohei sind in einem gestohlenen Auto unterwegs, als plötzlich die Batterie leer ist. Es ist zwei Uhr früh und Shota hat zuvor in der Nähe ein altes, leerstehendes Haus gesehen, wo sie sich verstecken können. Vor vielen Jahren war dieser Gemischtwarenladen als Kummerkasten bekannt. Wer am Abend einen Brief durch den Briefschlitz im Rollladen steckt, findet am Morgen eine Antwort im Milchkasten hinter dem Haus. Doch das können die jungen Einbrecher nicht wissen. Daher wundern sie sich zunächst, als plötzlich ein Briefumschlag durch den Briefschlitz geworfen wird. Nur ein Wort steht darauf „Mondhase“. Neugierig geworden, lesen sie den Brief und es wird für sie eine magische Nacht, in der mehr geschieht, als nur „kleine Wunder“.

Thema und Genre
Dieser Roman spielt in Japan. Es geht es Traditionen und Familie, um wichtige Entscheidungen und ihre Auswirkungen, um die manchmal eigenartigen Wege, die das Leben nimmt, nennt man es nun Zufall oder Schicksal.

Charaktere
Es sind unterschiedliche Charaktere, alte und junge, die uns in dieser Geschichte begegnen. Sie alle sind auf der Suche nach Antworten auf ihre kleinen und großen Fragen, von Schulnoten bis zu wichtigen Entscheidungen, die, einmal getroffen, das Leben verändern können.

Handlung und Schreibstil
Ausgehend von einer einzigen Nacht in der Gegenwart entwickelt sich eine magische Geschichte. Es sind klug und fein gesponnene Fäden, die sich langsam zu einem Ganzen mit überraschenden Zusammenhängen verbinden. Hier zeigt sich die Erfahrung des Autors von bekannten Kriminalromanen, denn auch in dieser völlig anderen Handlung geht es um Details und unvorhersehbare Wendungen. Die Sprache erzählt poetisch und in der Übersetzung bleiben die japanische Kultur und Denkweise erhalten.

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Eine poetische, einfühlsame Geschichte, die zum Nachdenken anregt und verzaubert. ( )
  Circlestonesbooks | May 29, 2022 |
This is a very different genre from the crime thrillers that Keigo usually writes. Reading the synopsis and the first chapter, I wondered how Keigo would develop the plot without making it dull. He achieved it by telling the story from different perspectives - from the 3 boys to the owner of the Namiya General Store to the letter-writers. Keigo also managed to cleverly link all the characters together. What will stay with me is the dedication of old Mr. Namiya, the owner of the General Store. He gives 100 percent to all replies, even a blank letter. ( )
  siok | Nov 20, 2021 |
Nach einem Raubzug lässt ihr Wagen die drei Einbrecher Atsuya, Shota und Kohei im Stich. Doch Shota kennt eine Hütte, wo sie sich dünnemachen können. In dem Holzbau gab es einmal einen Gemischtwarenladen. Als die drei dort warten, wird ein Brief von außen durch einen Briefschlitz in den Laden geworfen. Aber draußen ist niemand zu sehen. Die Einbrecher öffnen den Brief und damit beginnt eine unglaubliche Geschichte, die das Leben von unzähligen Menschen verändert.
In einer alten Zeitschrift, die im Laden herumliegt, gibt es einen Artikel über den früheren Besitzer des Ladens, Yuji Namiya. Er hatte ein Schild im Laden mit der Aufschrift „Brauchen Sie Hilfe? Fragen genügt“. Nachdem erst Kinder sich einen Spaß erlaubt hatten, baten dann auch andere um Antworten auf ihre Fragen. Die Anfragen sind immer vielschichtiger geworden. Sie wurden per Brief durch den Briefschlitz anonym gestellt und Herr Namiya legte die Antwort später in den Milchkasten hinter dem Haus.
Ich habe von Keigo Higashino bereits den Thriller „Unter der Mitternachtssonne“ gelesen und war von seinem Schreibstil begeistert, obwohl ich mich daran gewöhnen musste. Dies ist nun eine ganz andere Geschichte, die mich aber trotzdem gepackt hat.
Es ist eine wahrhaft wundersame Geschichte, welche die jungen Einbrecher erleben, denn in der Nacht beeinflussen sie das Leben von Menschen zu unterschiedlichen Zeiten und an verschiedenen Orten. So gibt es viele kleine Geschichten von Menschen und ihrem Schicksal, die durch das, was nun im Gemischtwarenladen geschieht, verbunden werden.
Es ist eine warme, etwas fantastische und märchenhafte Geschichte, in der kleine Wunder geschehen, welche die Welt ein bisschen positiver machen.
Mir hat dieser berührende Roman sehr gut gefallen. ( )
  buecherwurm1310 | Mar 2, 2021 |
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"When three delinquents hole up in an abandoned general store after their most recent robbery, to their great surprise, a letter drops through the mail slot in the store's shutter. This seemingly simple request for advice sets the trio on a journey of discovery as, over the course of a single night, they step into the role of the kindhearted former shopkeeper who devoted his waning years to offering thoughtful counsel to his correspondents. Through the lens of time, they share insight with those seeking guidance, and by morning, none of their lives will ever be the same. By acclaimed author Keigo Higashino, The Miracles of the Namiya General Store is a work that has touched the hearts of readers around the world"--

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