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ナミヤ雑貨店の奇蹟 by 東野圭吾, Keigo Higashino

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mameshiba_reads's review against another edition

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hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective relaxing medium-paced

5.0

superraven666's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing sad slow-paced

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

2.75

Bon, c'était assez sympa, l'histoire était intéressante et le concept est super même si flou par moments. Cependant, j'ai trouvé que le livre était très long, et ça n'a pas été compensé par la fin car nous n'avons pas vraiment eu d'explication. Mais venons à ce qui m'a le plus chiffonné. La traduction. Je comprends que ce soit difficile de traduire un livre en français depuis le japonais car les langues sont fondamentalement différentes mais les traductions étaient TRÈS maladroites, et je pense sincèrement qu'avec un travail de relecture du français, même sans lire l'original, la traduction aurait pu être faite d'une façon beaucoup moins maladroite, sans pour autant s'éloigner du texte ou changer des phrases.
À part ça, c'était quand même sympa et agréable même si certains passages sont rocambolesques. Si quelqu'un a compris en quoi la boutique et le foyer sont liés, merci de m'expliquer.

ajoanaverde's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

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

3.5

hanslayyy's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective slow-paced

4.5

riading's review against another edition

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4.0

Jujur,ini vibenya serem banget kayak baca genre horor pas bab 1. Gue tau genrenya fantasi. Tapi pas ketiga maling itu masuk ke toko kelontong namiya,yg mana tokonya udah lama ditinggalin tapi barang2nya masih lengkap dan itu dari tahun 1970 gitu,wallahi MERINDING.

Setelah sekian lama,akhirnya bisa lanjutin baca. Waktu itu gue baca versi inggrisnya dan gak dilanjut. Tapi itu udah seru kok. Jadi meskipun gue udah baca sebagian babnya,gue tetep baca dari awal krn ya buat nge-refresh memori juga.

Orang2 yg di-highlight di sini yg pernah konsul,mereka somehow BERHUBUNGAN. Gak semuanya saling kenal,tapi kesamaannya sama2 pernah tinggal di Taman Marumitsu. Even si maling. Dan di akhir kan malingnya tuh heran ya kenapa semua anak Taman Marumitsu itu berhubungan sama toko itu. Mereka gak tau tapi krn gue pembacanya tau

nbilazr's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring relaxing medium-paced

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

5.0

nutellamilktae's review against another edition

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5.0

This is the fifth book by Keigo I’ve read, and unlike his Detective Galileo and Detective Kaga series, which center around mysteries, this one has a heartwarming vibe with a blend of fantasy and time travel.

The story’s structure is unique. Each chapter introduces a character facing personal struggles who reaches out to the Namiya General Store for advice, and every story includes their letter and response. Switching between the letter writers and recipients allows us to get into each character's thoughts and understand their feelings. The time-travel element isn’t just a fun twist—it delivers a meaningful message about how small acts of kindness in the past can deeply affect someone’s future. The decisions made by both the letter senders and the advisors—like Yuji and the three young men—not only shape their own lives but impact others’ lives as well.

One of the best parts of this book is how characters from different stories are subtly connected. Each chapter is filled with unexpected turns and wraps up satisfyingly. I even found myself flipping back to earlier pages to double-check details and was amazed at how everything tied together. This connection is what makes this one of my favorite books by Keigo.

Each story hits on an emotional level, and some even brought me to tears, especially the second chapter, which beautifully captures family themes. I do think the three main characters—Shota, Kohei, and Atsuya—could have been developed a bit more, but they still have a solid redemption arc, and the ending offers a sense of hope for their growth.

Though the pace is slow, as with many slice-of-life novels, it never felt boring. The light writing style makes it relatable, helping readers connect with the characters’ emotions. I love how each story ends with a sense of optimism and hope.

This book is perfect for slice-of-life fans who enjoy light yet meaningful stories. Its messages about life, kindness, redemption, and hope are beautifully conveyed, reminding us to appreciate life and the little things around us.