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luhchan's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Murder, and Sexual content
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Religious bigotry, and Sexual violence
Minor: Suicide
skellybelly8's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
What a rollercoaster. At many times I absolutely hated the book and hated that I was reading it and just wanted to stop reading and never think about it or murakami again. Ton of rape, underage sex, paragraphs about womens breasts and pubic hair. He’s obsessed or soemthing. So awful. Other than that I loved it. Reads quickly and keeps you interested. But god, were there some pages I could’ve torn out of the book that wouldn’t have changed the story at all. I would’ve done that with pleasure.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Murder, Rape, and Death
iamawatermelon's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Violence
Moderate: Rape and Pedophilia
abbyjoyw's review against another edition
very repetitive and a lot of heavy, unnecessary details. very well written though, would be a good book for when you’re in the mood for something serious and little to no plot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Sexual assault, Suicide, Animal death, Domestic abuse, and Infertility
Minor: Mass/school shootings
dandanone's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Rape, Sexual content, Murder, and Child abuse
Moderate: Death of parent, Medical content, Terminal illness, Death, and Dementia
jacquelinenought's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The way the author describes loneliness is always on point. He makes it so vivid you can almost touch it. I really enjoyed the pov-switching chapters, and how by doing so, you grab bits and details of the whole puzzle piece. Murakami is quite good at it. And the plot? Definitely unique. If you enjoy magical realism, this is a banquet for you. If not, suspend your beliefs and go with the flow. It will surprise you.
Book 1 was so slow-paced that I almost gave up reading it. When I began book 2, it felt like things were finally happening. Still, universe building and scene setting shouldn't take so much time.
In addition to that, I gave these books a 3/5 because Murakami's depictions of women made me uncomfortable. Women and their connection to men in these books are nothing but a relief or an escape for men. It made me quite confused and disgusted, more often than not. So, yes, I absolutely do not like how he writes women. So if you're going into this, be prepared.
Book 1 was so slow-paced that I almost gave up reading it. When I began book 2, it felt like things were finally happening. Still, universe building and scene setting shouldn't take so much time.
In addition to that, I gave these books a 3/5 because Murakami's depictions of women made me uncomfortable. Women and their connection to men in these books are nothing but a relief or an escape for men. It made me quite confused and disgusted, more often than not. So, yes, I absolutely do not like how he writes women. So if you're going into this, be prepared.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia, Rape, and Murder
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Alcohol
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