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lexyo0o's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
trigger warning for murakami being a creep in general. READ the TWs and CWs
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Lesbophobia, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Alcohol and Blood
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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