Reviews

ปาฏิหาริย์ร้านชำของคุณนามิยะ by Keigo Higashino

elo_k's review against another edition

emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

joyychungg's review against another edition

5.0

so good. almost made me cry when the book switched to the narration of the writers.

readivine's review against another edition

5.0

"You are not just here to fill space or be a background character in someone else's movie. Consider this: nothing would be the same if you did not exist. Every place you have ever been and everyone you have ever spoken to would be different without you. We are all connected, and we are all affected by the decisions and even the existence of those around us." --David Niven

This was truly a heartwarming yet tear-inducing read reminiscent of the quaint magic Studio Ghibli films always have. No one would expect that Keigo Higashino, a resident powerhouse of the Japanese crime fiction genre, would be the genius behind this masterpiece. However, I noticed that all of his books always examine the value of filial love and have a heartfelt theme despite the fact that the story centers on a murder.

The Miracles of the Namiya General Store follows this theme as well and fleshes out the lives of the letter senders in the past and weaves it into an intertwining tapestry of human relationships transcending time. At times, I was frustrated with the three delinquents' brash ignorance and I wished that their personal stories were also examined more. However, they had developed by the end quite well and I was really touched with their reflections brought by the magic pervading in the store.

I really felt elated and full of love while reading this book! It really emphasized how our words influence the course of people's lives without really knowing the magnitude of its effects on them. This is by far one of my favorite pieces from Keigo Higashino, and I'm now sure of the fact that he's my favorite author of the year.

P.S. There's also a movie released in 2017 so I'm off to watch it now and cry all over again HAHAHA.
P.P.S. I just finished watching the movie and I loved it especially when the song Reborn was performed huhuhuh I still love the book more though as it's more nuanced and contemplative.

alimoo511's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

pilvinentaivas's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

boop123's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

valkeakuulas's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Namiyan puoti alkaa melko tavanomaisissa merkeissä ja hyvin lyhyin sanoin kolme alun "iloista ryöväriä" saavat erilliset persoonat ja heidän tarinaansa jää kiinni. Sen jälkeen mennäänkin eteenpäin hieman hämääntyvissä tunnelmissa, ennen kuin kirjan rakenteesta ja juonenpäästä saa kiinni. Eri aikatasoissa liikkuva ja ovelasti kaikki tarinat yhteen saattava kirja on erilainen, ehkä jopa upeasti erilainen siitä tavallisesta kirjallisuudesta jota yleensä lukee. Tämän kirjan kohdalla jäin miettimään myös tähdityksen merkitystä: kirja jää mieleen ja lukemien jälkeen tarinaa pohtii vielä tovin ja tähditys saattaa luonnostaan muuttua ja ajelehtia, mitä kauemmin tarinaa ajattelee.

Toki sävy on juuri sopivasti pintaliitoinen ja yleismaailmallinen, jolloin jokainen lukija voi nostaa esille niitä isoja opetuksia, joita lukukokemus juuri kullekin lukijalle suo. Itselle nousi esitellyistä ihmiskohtaloista selkeästi suosikiksi vanhempiensa älyttömyyksien jalkoihin jäävä nuori Beatles-fani. Vaikka tarina, ja melko moni esitellyistä tarinoista, traagisia ovatkin, jää lopputunnelma kirjassa lukijan mieleen melko valoisana.

Erityisesti japanilainen perhe- ja muistokulttuuri on huomionarvoista teoksessa. Kuolleiden ja sattumanvaraisuuksien risteily ajassa ja paikassa eroaa melko huomattavasti suomalaisesta katsantokannasta, vaikka lakoninen ja fatalistinen asenne suomessakin melko hyvin tunnetaan. Kirja on ehdottomasti maagisen realismin ja japanilaisen kulttuurin ystäville.

m_mentu's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

fidoe's review against another edition

4.0

Week 39 book 35
The miracles of the Namiya General Store by Keigo Higashino
Rating: 4/5

What a brilliant novel again by Higashino. Not a murder mystery this time. Interconnected stories about people with an orphanage in common. Beautiful. Haunting. Touching. Surprising. Must read!

destinyk0718's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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

4.0