THE EMOTIONAL MILLION-COPY JAPANESE BESTSELLER ____________ Readers love this book: 'Every word resonated in my heart' ***** Reader review' 'Perfect for anyone who loves to think deeply about what they have just read' ***** Reader review 'Makes you ponder about death and about life' ***** Reader review Brimming with suspense and heartbreak, the million-copy Japanese fantasy mystery for fans of BEFORE THE COFFEE GETS COLD and LONELY CASTLE IN THE MIRROR ______________ Is there anyone you wish to see? So asks the smart young man, Ayumi, to his clients who have come to him for a reunion with the person who once changed their life. But it is no ordinary reunion The people they ask to see have passed away. Calling himself the go-between, Ayumi lays down strict rules around the meetings between the living and the dead: the deceased cannot have been summoned by anyone else; they may refuse; and they must meet under a full moon. - Anxious Hirase asks to see the celebrity who showed her kindness at a critical moment; - An arrogant family man wants clarity about a will from his beloved mother; - After a bike accident, a school girl has a question for her former best friend; - A salary man wants to ask the only woman he ever loved what caused her to run away. With each reunion, tantalizing clues are scattered for readers to piece together the emotional truth behind the go-between in this mesmeric and unputdownable tale of kindness, compassion and connection. Who would you like to see? _______ Watch out for HOW TO HOLD SOMEONE IN YOUR HEART, the sequel to LOST SOULS MEET UNDER A FULL MOON coming soon. First published in Japan under the title TSUNAGU or GO-BETWEEN
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This book is an amazing exploration of handling grief, memories, and how we connect even after someone's gone. The story starts with an intriguing teenage ‘Go-Between' who sets up meetings between the living and the dead, which is a fascinating concept but Tsujimura's way of telling the story makes it shine. I have always loved magical realism, and this is the best in that genre that I have read in a long time.
The book starts with five linked tales, showing us different kinds of loss and longing, and each one uncovers a different meaning. The way the author captures genuine feelings really helps you connect with the characters. And instead of feeling like a gimmick, those moonlit meet-ups hit home about how we deal with grief and the ways we look for closure.
Don't let the cover fool you into thinking this is a mild, lovey dovey kind of book. This is one of those rare reads that shifts your perspective on life, death, and the impact of memories. Tsujimura has created something special - a heartfelt, thought-provoking look at loss that sticks with you well after you finish the book.