{"product_id":"9781529176667","title":"Mizuki Tsujimura - Lonely Castle in the Mirror","description":"\u003cp\u003eWritten by Mizuki Tsujimura. Themes include Fiction, Fantasy, Contemporary, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends \u0026amp; Mythology, Literary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\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\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Strange and beautiful. Imagine the offspring of \u003ci\u003eThe Wind-up Bird Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e with \u003ci\u003eThe Virgin Suicides\u003c\/i\u003e' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eGenuinely affecting. A story of empathy, collaboration and sharing truths' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTranslated by Philip Gabriel, a translator of Murakami\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e_______________________________ \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWould you share your deepest secrets to save a friend?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\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\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReaders love Lonely Castle In The Mirror: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e***** 'This book has become one of my favourite Japanese reads of all time . . . A magical heartfelt read that will stay with you'\u003cbr\u003e***** 'Unexpected, beautiful and heart-breaking . . . this is a work of fiction which reaches into the heart of a modern problem and has valuable insight'\u003cbr\u003e***** 'Rich and vivid.This book is a symbol that 'there is always hope'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll books at Vastela are pre-owned. Condition varies from good to near-new. No book is sold in unacceptable condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vastela Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58222267957622,"sku":null,"price":8.9,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7144\/1981\/files\/9781529176667.jpg?v=1783440162","url":"https:\/\/www.vastelabooks.com\/products\/9781529176667","provider":"Vastela Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}