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yeahnaar's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The book is beautifully written and is very engaging throughout. I would have rated it more highly, but it’s depictions of women and sexual assault/consent leave a feeling of ickiness that is hard to ignore. They detract from the book, but it is still a very enjoyable read
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Pedophilia, and Suicide
abril6's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Adult/minor relationship, Homophobia, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Alcohol, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, Rape, and Death
sugarmountain's review against another edition
私が求めているのは単なるわがままなの。完璧なわがまま。たとえば今私があなたに向って苺のショート・ケーキが食べたいって言うわね、するとあなたは何もかも放りだして走ってそれを買いに行くのよ。そしてはあはあ言いながら帰ってきて「はいミドリ、苺のショート・ケーキだよ」ってさしだすでしょ、すると私は「ふん、こんなのもう食べたくなくなっちゃったわよ」って言ってそれを窓からぽいと放り投げるの。私が求めているのはそういうものなの。
its something, alright. it wouldnt be right to call this my favorite book - but i loved it. really loved it. so do what you will with that
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia
meg_reads83's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Death, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Rape, Mental illness, Injury/Injury detail, Terminal illness, and Misogyny
afreyno1's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
slow-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? Yes
5.0
Norwegian Wood is the longest book that I’ve read so far this year, and I really enjoyed it. Last week I read over half of the book, and at one point I read 50 pages a day, which is pretty crazy for me, because I usually take a week to read 50 pages.
I really really enjoyed Murakami’s writing style in NW, it's very easy flowing/easy to read. I have no idea why I was so drawn to this book but it is really good, there were a few points in the book where I wondered “Why am I even reading this?”, but I kept on going, and I am really glad I did.
I really really enjoyed Murakami’s writing style in NW, it's very easy flowing/easy to read. I have no idea why I was so drawn to this book but it is really good, there were a few points in the book where I wondered “Why am I even reading this?”, but I kept on going, and I am really glad I did.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Pedophilia
kippn's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
giving it higher because of the writing but was not the best read
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Pedophilia, and Sexual content
persephone12's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Sexual content
1lliterate's review against another edition
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Pedophilia, and Suicide
diegocanread's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
It is wild having a cast of mentally ill characters just take me for a wild ride through what they think is normal
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, and Pedophilia
Moderate: Terminal illness
siriuschico's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Wau. Myslím, že Murakami je můj neoblíbenější úchylák. Jeho knížky jsou prostě unikátní. Dokáže velmi rychle a jednoduše vykreslit magickou atmosféru japonského prostředí a její interpretaci západní kultury. A to se mu podařilo i u Norského dřeva. O čem ta kniha vlastně je? O pozdním dospívání, o samotě, o smrti, o přátelství a ... o sexu. Jako vždy jde i o sex, někdy i o hodně divoké pedofilní lesbické hrátky (btw. Tahle scéna byla vážně trochu moc, ale nejsem takovej puritán takže nechávám plné skóre.). Je strašně zajímavé že všechno jeho knížky jsou trochu o ničem – vhled do normálního (nebo lehce abnormálního) života lidí a stejně mě baví - je to Murakamiho magie všedního života.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pedophilia