Description
In a quiet, observant world shaped by small rituals and sudden shifts, Mina discovers a matchbox that seems to hold more than matches—inviting her to notice what others overlook and to question the boundaries between ordinary life and something stranger. As Mina’s attention sharpens, the story follows her growing awareness of memory, loss, and the ways people communicate through silence, objects, and fleeting moments. With Ogawa’s signature precision and lyrical restraint, the narrative turns everyday details into a lens for themes of intimacy, impermanence, and the fragile connections that bind us. Part coming-of-age, part haunting meditation, this is a tender, quietly suspenseful read that lingers long after the last page.
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paperback
Penguin Random House
Published Jan 1, 2024
ISBN: 9781787302778
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Details
First Published
2024
Language
jpn
Translation
From: jpn
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