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For fans of BEFORE THE COFFEE GETS COLD, fairy tale and magic are weaved together in sparse language that belies a flooring emotional punch. Strange and beautiful. Imagine the offspring of The Wind-up Bird Chronicle with The Virgin Suicides GUARDIANGenuinely affecting.A story of empathy, collaboration and sharing truths FINANCIAL TIMESTranslated by Philip Gabriel, a translator of MurakamiWould you share your deepest secrets to save a friend?In a tranquil neighbourhood of Tokyo, seven teenagers wake to find their bedroom mirrors are shining. At a single touch, they are pulled from their lonely lives to a wondrous castle filled with winding stairways, watchful portraits and twinkling chandeliers. In this new sanctuary, they are confronted with a set of clues leading to a hidden room where one of them will be granted a wish.But theres a catch: if they dont leave the castle by five oclock, they will be punished. As time passes, a devastating truth emerges: only those brave enough to share their stories will be saved. Tender, playful, gripping, LONELY CASTLE IN THE MIRROR is a mesmerizing tale about the importance of reaching out, confronting anxiety and embracing human connection.Readers love LONELY CASTLE IN THE MIRROR:***** This book has become one of my favourite Japanese reads of all time . . .A magical heartfelt read that will stay with you***** Unexpected, beautiful and heart-breaking . . .this is a work of fiction which reaches into the heart of a modern problem and has valuable insight***** Rich and vivid.This book is a symbol that there is always hope
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Magazin: Elefant.ro
Brand: Transworld Publishers Ltd
