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glorytowers05's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Vomit, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, War, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Death, Gore, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Torture, and Sexual content
Moderate: Suicide and Abortion
blau_elmo's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
The book uses subtle occurrences, like the disappearance/reappearance of the main character's pet cat Noboru, as a catalyst for other stranger occurrences in the book. Everything is tied together in this convoluted but enthralling web, and Murakami keeps pulling his signature twists and turns to keep the reader engaged.
I would describe this more as a collection of character stories bound together to form one cohesive novel. Every story, from the Lieutenant's war story to Nutmeg's disability, to Okada and May and Creta's unique personalities, creates the blend of adventure and introspection that Murakami does so well.
The comparison between the main character and
An adventure through and through; my favourite Murakami book for sure.
Graphic: Death, War, Blood, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual content and Gun violence
kathleendayle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Body horror, and Torture
Moderate: Confinement, War, Slavery, and Violence
risemini's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Murder, Sexual content, Alcohol, Blood, Rape, Violence, Gore, Child death, Death, Infidelity, and War
meghanc's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
2.0
Moderate: Sexual content and Violence
leechio's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Violence
cheuksin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
- First time reading a Murakami book , when people said his writing was overly horny they really weren’t joking
Malta Kano was wearing a trench coat. The lapels were closed tight across the front, but from the subtle fragrance of a woman’s naked flesh I could tell she was wearing nothing underneath.
- It never really explained why toru okada doesn’t speak to his family
- The sexualisation of the 16 year old May Kasahara is uncomfortable
- At least it didn’t have a Cliff hanger
“She told me that the baby’s name was Corsica and that half the baby’s father was me, while the other half was Lieutenant Mamiya.” Isn’t lieutenant mamiya an elderly man, also when the fuck did they even meet like did I miss something?
Graphic: Torture, Violence, and War
Moderate: Death, Abortion, and Infidelity
Minor: Rape, Child death, and Suicide
nicolelis's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Violence and War
eljarvo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Murder, Gore, Violence, Torture, Body horror, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Abortion
abisnail564's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Graphic: War, Torture, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Abortion, Sexual assault, and Rape