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Lonely Castle in the Mirror

By Mizuki Tsujimura

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Lonely Castle in the Mirror

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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' GUARDIAN Translated by Philip Gabriel, a translator of Murakami ______________________ How can you save your friend's life if she doesn't want to be rescued? 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 into 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 there's a catch: if they don't leave by five o'clock, they will die. As time passes, a devastating truth emerges: those who dare to share their stories will be punished. 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 literature reads of all time . . . A magical heart felt 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 with lots of emotions . . . This book is a symbol of "hope is still there' .
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
368
Release Date:
2021-04-22
Publication Date:
2021-04-22
Publisher:
Transworld Publ. Ltd UK
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0857527282
ISBN13:
9780857527288
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
375 g
Height:
135 cm
Width:
213 cm
Thickness:
32 cm

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The items bear minimal signs of past use, such as light scratches or memories in the form of markings. These signs of wear give the items a charming character and tell stories of their previous owners, while not affecting their functionality.
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