The Forest of wool and steel by Natsu Miyashita | BOOK REVIEW

Book: The Forest of wool and steel by Natsu Miyashita

Genre: Japanese Literature

Pages: 224

My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Forest of wool and steel is a beautiful book. It tells the story of a boy Tomura, who at the age of 17 finds his calling in life to become a piano tuner and traces his journey in fulfilling that purpose.

This book is written in a beautiful manner that it not only evokes feelings but  also makes you resonate with it. The hardship that the protagonist suffers through in the book, is so relatable that you will end up being inspired by his tenacity.

 “When you heard Kazune play, it summoned up visible, tangible scenery. Light shining down among the trees, wet with morning dew.  Drops of water sparkling on the tips of leaves, then dripping down.”

The author has a very compelling way of writing. She uses imagery heavily in the book and for someone who is a visual person they would love reading this book.

Despite being a simple story it teaches you a lot along the way. This book feels like a metaphor for all the people who are searching their purpose in life. It guides you and it humbles you.

This book is not meant to be read in a single day, you have to savour it just like wine to fully appreciate it. The feel of this book is very similar to the “Flavour of the youth” and the Ghibli studios movies ( if you’ve watched the movies, you know what I’m referring to).

I would recommend this book to people who love to read a fiction book which combines music and nature; and enjoy the story leisurely.




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