Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami

46 reviews

judoonplatoonmoon's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

I could not connect to this book. The story is so random, yet also predictable. The dialogues felt forced, and there are many loose ends. Maybe I'd like Murakami's other works, though? I'm keeping my mind open.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, and Rape

Moderate: Incest and Abortion

Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Pregnancy

mudkipmillie's review against another edition

mysterious tense medium-paced

• 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

3.5

Like many Murakami books, the ending feels a bit unresolved. Also there are some HEAVY themes in this book, so watch out.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Violence, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Abortion, Incest, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, Infidelity, Grief, and Death

Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Child death

spoopy_moose01's review against another edition

challenging dark funny mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Gore, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Torture, and Sexual content

Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Suicide

Minor: Abortion

vee's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This book will definitely require a reread. I'm still trying to process it. It was completely enthralling the entire time. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Vomit

Minor: Abortion, Body horror, Death, Genocide, Incest, Infidelity, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Violence

katyaj's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense slow-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I don't believe that I will ever be able to describe this book in the way it deserves. I cannot explain what made me love this, or made me read page after page but I felt compelled to. It is a fantastic book, and I would highly recommend it, but it is not for those who are squeamish, or those looking for a fast paced plot. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, and Violence

Moderate: Sexism, Rape, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Misogyny

denisesfanclub's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Never read anything like it. It makes no sense but also makes perfect sense. Love Murakami.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture

Moderate: Violence, Sexual assault, and Infidelity

Minor: Suicide and Vomit