The Miracles of the Namiya General Store - Keigo Higashino

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I remember myself as an elementary school student, reading books and writing reports.

Back then, I used to think, "Why are they making me do something so annoying...?" But looking back now, I think that experience helped me form the habit of reading books and reflecting on them.

Maybe because the memory of it being annoying lingered?

The thoughts that crossed my mind never remained as written words.

As I began walking the path of a developer, writing naturally became a habit.

And since I developed this blog anyway, I thought, why not overcome that childhood annoyance and try writing about books too?

It just so happened that I was reading The Miracles of the Namiya General Store by Keigo Higashino, so I decided to leave a short note.

Why I Started Reading This Book

There is always a book placed somewhere around me.

Inside my bag, next to my bed, and on my desk.

However, the purpose for each is slightly different. The book in my bag is usually focused on self-improvement.

The book on my desk is usually related to my work.

Next to my bed, there is a book for light reading before sleep.

The Miracles of the Namiya General Store was the book placed next to my bed when I, formerly addicted to YouTube Shorts, decided to break free from them.

I had heard the name Keigo Higashino many times, and it was also recommended by an acquaintance.

Impressions

My impression after finishing it was that it is "a good book for light reading."

The book tells the story of what happens when three thieves hide out in the Namiya General Store.

In a certain town, there was a general store that would offer advice if you dropped a letter seeking consultation.

The owner of the store passed away, and years later, on September 13th, three thieves sneak in.

Then, for some unknown reason, a letter arrives from the past. As they begin to write replies to these letters, the story unfolds.

The content of the book wasn't very difficult. Just as the author intended, it felt like a smooth read.

At first, while reading about the characters' circumstances, I thought, "What would I have done?"

Then, as the story progressed and I watched the thieves' replies influence the characters one by one... I fell into deep thought.

"How have my words influenced other people?"

Recently, I’ve talked with various people and shared worries.

There were words I threw out there without much deep thought, but looking back, I feel like I might have done something quite mean.

Regardless of whether they listened to my words or not, they would have been influenced in some way...