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The Forest of Wool and Steel : Winner of the Japan Booksellers' Award

by Philip Gabriel, Natsu Miyashita
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Melodic journey to self-discovery through piano tuning.

"The Forest of Wool and Steel" is a beautifully crafted novel that takes the reader on a melodic journey of self-discovery through the art of piano tuning. The book's unique and distinctive feature is its blend of music and spirituality, which adds a mystical touch to the story. It is a perfect read for anyone who is searching for their life's purpose, or for those who appreciate the beauty of music and its ability to transform. The exquisite illustrations throughout the book also add to the overall reading experience, making it a truly delightful read.

  • 本屋大賞 (2016)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Forest of Wool and Steel : Winner of the Japan Booksellers' Award

by Philip Gabriel, Natsu Miyashita
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ISBN: 9781784162986
Authors: Philip Gabriel, Natsu Miyashita
Publisher: Black Swan
Date of Publication: 2020-09-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Contemporary
Related Topics: Asia, Asian Literature, Japan, Japanese Literature
Goodreads rating: 3.78
(rated by 3613 readers)

Description

Tomura is startled by the hypnotic sound of a piano being tuned in his school. It seeps into his soul and transports him to the forests, dark and gleaming, that surround his beloved mountain village. From that moment, he is determined to discover more.Under the tutelage of three master piano-tuners – one humble, one jovial, one ill-tempered – Tomura embarks on his training, never straying too far from a single, unfathomable question: do I have what it takes?Set in small-town Japan, this warm and mystical story is for the lucky few who have found their calling – and for the rest of us who are still searching. It shows that the road to finding one’s purpose is a winding path, often filled with treacherous doubts and, for those who persevere, astonishing moments of revelation.
 

Melodic journey to self-discovery through piano tuning.

"The Forest of Wool and Steel" is a beautifully crafted novel that takes the reader on a melodic journey of self-discovery through the art of piano tuning. The book's unique and distinctive feature is its blend of music and spirituality, which adds a mystical touch to the story. It is a perfect read for anyone who is searching for their life's purpose, or for those who appreciate the beauty of music and its ability to transform. The exquisite illustrations throughout the book also add to the overall reading experience, making it a truly delightful read.

  • 本屋大賞 (2016)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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