Lonely Castle in the Mirror (häftad, eng)

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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 beautifulImagine the offspring of The Wind-up Bird Chronicle with The Virgin Suicides'' GUARDIAN
''Genuinely affecting. A story of empathy, collaboration and sharing truths'' FINANCIAL TIMES

Translated by Philip Gabriel, a translator of Murakami
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Would 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 chandeliersIn 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.

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''