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bytheabyss's review
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
laurene99's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
aftonpatterson's review
4.0
Okay… I’m gonna be honest here. This is my first Murakami after hearing nothing but extreme love for his books. Tbh the entire book feels like an actual real life fever dream. The writing is incredible but frankly I finished the book and was left just really confused. I think i’ll keep reading his other books because it was a very easy read, but like what? A sheep ? A rat? I’m confused. So many people said this is his best book so i’m very worried for the others, but after reading good-reads reviews I’m learning that it isn’t. Not a bad book but weird af .
penopen's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
cchipmunck's review against another edition
4.0
look he is still sexist. the ending was as ever unsatisfying only the most satisfying way, a way that will keep me thinking about the extent to which we have free will and the illusion that this free will provides us with.
The best rat story by far and you can’t go wrong with some cute sheep…(man)
The best rat story by far and you can’t go wrong with some cute sheep…(man)
tarrowood's review
5.0
What’s in a name? What warrants power, is power worth the price? A Wild Sheep Chase creates a mythic atmosphere that implores its reader to ask questions we usually don’t. Murakami is the modern mythmaker, his stories are complex; while this one is no different, it seems to make more sense than the others I’ve read. Expect more Murakami this year