The Healing Hippo Of Hinode Park
(Author) Michiko AoyamaPRE-ORDER THE NEW NOVEL BY THE AUTHOR OF WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IS IN THE LIBRARY Readers adore Healing Hippo: 'I wanted to discover the magical hippo in myself as I read this book' * 'How does Aoyama depict human emotion so vividly? I imagined myself in this book' 'I almost wept on my train home from work' 'It gripped my heart. I wish there was a magical hippo near my home' 'Whenever I feel hurt, I want to re-read this wonderful book' ** __ 'Kabahiko is an amazing hippo. People say that if you touch the area of his body that you want to make better on yours, he'll provide a cure' Nestling at the bottom of a five-storey apartment block is the children's playground, Hinode Park. If you look to the side, standing on stubby legs, is a hippo. Its upturned eyes give it a teary look, yet for decades, its quiet power has sustained the hearts of one community. Meet the neighbours who will reach out to kabahiko: -Kanato presses his head to the hippo's cheek, hoping to recover the stellar marks he once scored; - Sawa, a lonely new mother, strokes its mouth, hopes to connect as she once did when she was an award-winning retail assistant; - Chiharu, a wedding-planner, hopes to be able to listen for the happiness of others; - Yuya avoids sports day with a fake injury, only to find he really is in pain. - despite Kazuhiko's fading eyes from too much editorial work, he will learn to see life's everyday wonders. A quietly powerful story of hope, friendship and connection, Michiko Aoyama's beloved bestseller is a celebration of everyday encounters. Its subtle portrayal of the magic of community will lodge itself in every reader's heart.
Michiko Aoyama
Michiko Aoyama is a Japanese novelist known for her poignant and introspective works that often explore themes of memory, identity, and loss. Her writing style is characterized by its lyrical prose and nuanced characterizations. Aoyama's most notable works include "The Memory of the Sea" and "Fragments of Eternity," both of which have received critical acclaim for their emotional depth and evocative storytelling. She has made significant contributions to contemporary Japanese literature, pushing boundaries and challenging readers to confront difficult truths about the human experience. Aoyama's impact on the literary genre has been profound, with her works inspiring a new generation of writers to delve into the complexities of the human psyche. Her most famous work, "The Memory of the Sea," is considered a modern classic in Japanese literature and has solidified Aoyama's reputation as a masterful storyteller.
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