The Miracles of the Namiya General Store Kindle Edition

I know Keigo Higashino as a writer of mystery and suspense novels, and this is neither. But I feel very fortunate to have been able to read this story in translation; it's a wonderful book, and something special among Higashino's works.The translation was well-written with the exception of a couple of typos I noticed. I hope the publisher will read this review and fix them in a future update, because a book this good deserves no less:1. Nothing good WITH come of it.2. She couldn't bet her livelihood ONE the likes of...

In seriousness, I didn't really all out cry but there were a few moments in this book that brought me to the verge of tears. But they're touching, inspirational, moving happy tears, not sad depressive misery tears.The plot is really well thought out, the writing is very tight. I've read a few other Keigo Higashino books before but they were all detective crime novels. This is the first book he wrote that is is not a murder-mystery (that I know of). I read it over the course of a few days but if I could've probably read it in one sitting if I had 5 to 6 hours to spare. It's a short book.My wife actually read this first in Chinese, and she was positively glowing after she finished it. I've been eagerly waiting for this to be translated to English for a few years now! Worth the wait!Note: Do NOT watch the Chinese movie version of this book before reading it. It kinda missed the tone of the novel but will spoil you with all the major plot points that it might ruin your enjoyment of this story. I really wish I hadn't watched the movie first.

I have become very fond of translations of Japanese novels. This book does not disappoint.This Miracles of the Namiya General Store does have some fantasy which is the kind I wish could be true. No monsters or other worlds involved. Just people who could be real and time that doesn't follow a straight line.At first, the stories in this book don't seem to be connected, but gradually we start learning that these stories aren't random.This book is a little mysterious, a little dreamy, and has a store with an owner you wish could be in your town. An experience not a read.

I just love this story. I don't want to spoil anything because I read it without knowing anything and I don't want to take that away from anyone.I'll just say this. It got somewhat boring in the middle and I struggled to continue reading, but I'm so glad I did. The story is meant to be digested as a whole. You don't fully understand the beginning until you get to the end. It's also not believable and it's not meant to be. So, if you read it, try to keep your mind as open as possible.

A captivating and heart warming tale from the masterful Higashino, Although a departure from his extra crime novels, this is a fascinating and spiritual exploration of the human spirit and the values which bind us in today’s disconnected world. Although painted on a surreal canvas, Higashino quickly draws the reader into the complex and remarkable story as he always does. Part fantasy and part morality tale, this is indeed a “Miracle”.Bravo, Higashino.

This book is excellent, I read constantly and frequently don't leave reviews. This book was well written, good grammar and punctuation; and the story was well fleshed out and heart touching. Characters were given real personalities and enough history. Highly recommend.

This book is a departure from the author’s mystery/detective novels. Part time-travel fantasy, part morality tale, it’s more of a series of interconnected short stories than a novel. I read it in two days and loved it. Well done.

A charming tale of the interconnectedness of people’s lives...and how every decision you make really is the best one. Sometimes you just need a word in your ear to take the road meant for you.

This is the third book by Higashino I've read and my definitely my favorite. As other reviewers have said, the concept is a little different to some of his other work, but I found it an enjoyable read nonetheless. I would highly recommend this book to fans of Higashino or Japanese literature.

I love Keigo Higashino, for many reasons, but this book brings one thing he does extremely well to the very fore - weaving a novel out of short stories.This book is a series of stories, of people facing everyday (and extraordinary) problems, he draws them together with a seemingly innocent little shop.The novel is a masterwork of twists and turns, I enjoyed every minute of it - even the ending, bittersweet and unfinished as it is, is perfect.Please read this book

Enjoyed this book, really different story to what you normally find. Really enjoyed it.

This book was wonderful. I read it rather quickly and I am a typically slow reader. Thoroughly enjoyable and emotional.

I read this book on kindle and loved it! I tried to buy a copy of the paperback for my husband as he doesn’t get on with kindle but it’s not available. Any suggestions?