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dsalazar's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.5
This is all minor because overall I enjoyed the depth the characters had. This is my first Murakami book and it was exactly what I expected in terms of magical realism and explaining a mystery just enough that you want to know more but also would rather not know at the same time. So many unsettling scenes that were page turners. He captures complex emotions so well I had to put the book down during some of the more (literally) torturous chapters.
100% recommend
Graphic: Abandonment, War, Blood, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Murder, Sexual content, Violence, Confinement, and Torture
Moderate: Rape and Vomit
Minor: Abortion, Animal death, Incest, and Suicide
saskia6's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, War, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual violence, Torture, Kidnapping, Infidelity, and Abandonment
Moderate: Gun violence, Sexual content, Abortion, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Cursing, Death, Alcohol, Blood, Grief, Pregnancy, and Vomit
verbamatic's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, War, and Violence
Moderate: Abandonment
12caro9's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Body horror, Car accident, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Torture, Violence, Vomit, War, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Abandonment and Abortion
traciereads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Blood, Death, Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, and War
Moderate: Abandonment, Abortion, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Blood, Car accident, Confinement, Death, Racial slurs, Racism, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Child death, Confinement, Incest, Pregnancy, and Vomit