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Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World by Haruki Murakami
16 reviews
0139s's review
challenging
mysterious
medium-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
2.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia and Misogyny
nzhuo5392's review
adventurous
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Why must cis-het men keep ruining my books!!
Murakami's writing style and effortless world-building are standout in this book, but the removed sexualization of literally every woman the protagonist encounters is sickening, especially considering that one of these women is a 17-year-old. There's also a recurring disgust associated with women eating that serves a purpose, but remains deeply troubling nonetheless.
The book is alternates between two storylines that intersect somewhat predictably. Though I do wish Murakami's hints at the relationship between the two stories were a little more covert, I did enjoy the way he used these plot lines to paint a bigger picture about consciousness, the self, and emotional vulnerability.
Murakami's writing style and effortless world-building are standout in this book, but the removed sexualization of literally every woman the protagonist encounters is sickening, especially considering that one of these women is a 17-year-old. There's also a recurring disgust associated with women eating that serves a purpose, but remains deeply troubling nonetheless.
The book is alternates between two storylines that intersect somewhat predictably. Though I do wish Murakami's hints at the relationship between the two stories were a little more covert, I did enjoy the way he used these plot lines to paint a bigger picture about consciousness, the self, and emotional vulnerability.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Misogyny, and Sexism
cynicalraven's review
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
1.0
Why is everything this man writes so misogynistic?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia and Misogyny
zannah's review
adventurous
mysterious
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
3.25
Kind of fun I guess but mostly underwhelming, and just sort of... icky??? The two female characters are both objectified and sexualised to within an inch of their lives, and one is a teenager. There's a whole bit near the end where she asks the protagonist if he likes having his c*m swallowed, which really did nothing for the plot or for my sanity.
"Very few women can sharpen knives properly." ............ok??? lol
"Very few women can sharpen knives properly." ............ok??? lol
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia and Misogyny
carmilla_roseb's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Overall this is a fun read, with an 80s science fiction meets Lord of the Rings kind of feel to it.
I had a good time reading it and would suggest it for anyone wanting to get into Murakami or just looking for a bit of escapism.
I had a good time reading it and would suggest it for anyone wanting to get into Murakami or just looking for a bit of escapism.
Content Warnings
Minor: Fatphobia and Misogyny
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