{"product_id":"lonely-castle-in-the-mirror-the-no-1-japanese-bestseller-and-guardian-2021-highlight","title":"Lonely Castle in the Mirror : The no. 1 Japanese bestseller and Guardian 2021 highlight","description":"\u003cp\u003e Author(s): Tsujimura, Mizuki, Gabriel, Philip \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Paperback, \u003cbr\u003e Date of Publication: 08\/09\/2022,\u003cbr\u003e Pagination: 368 pages,\u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9781529176667,\u003cbr\u003e Description: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of BEFORE THE COFFEE GETS COLD, fairy tale and magic are weaved together in sparse language that belies a flooring emotional punch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Strange and beautiful. Imagine the offspring of The Wind-up Bird Chronicle with The Virgin Suicides' GUARDIAN'Genuinely 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 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 there's a catch: if they don't leave the castle by five o'clock, they will be punished.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs time passes, a devastating truth emerges: only those brave enough to share their stories will be saved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTender, playful, gripping, LONELY CASTLE IN THE MIRROR is a mesmerizing tale about the importance of reaching out, confronting anxiety and embracing human connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders 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'\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Griffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43105052622892,"sku":"9781529176667","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/1365\/7388\/files\/9781529176667.jpg?v=1713024917","url":"https:\/\/www.griffinbooksonline.co.uk\/products\/lonely-castle-in-the-mirror-the-no-1-japanese-bestseller-and-guardian-2021-highlight","provider":"Griffin Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}