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tayloryzundel's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
wojdeg's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
caffeinatedbookwoorm's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Not Murakami’s strongest work, but still fine
softmellow's review against another edition
4.0
*encounters a rat person, a sheep that wants to take over humanity, a man that fucked a sheep*
Slay
*gf leaves*
'Hmm...there's something funny going on here'
Slay
*gf leaves*
'Hmm...there's something funny going on here'
cvrlybcck's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
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? Yes
4.75
amka_yk's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
There's always a certain peacefulness I get from japanese authors. Although the themes I read are usually dark, the way it's written is monotone in a peaceful kind of way. Maybe that's why I tend to go back to them. Sometimes I find myself reading them and getting lost.
I've always known about Murakami books but this is the first time I finished one of his works. The story was complex and I was scared I'd hate the ending. The last few chapters really took a turn and I felt like questioning everything I read. I loved it.
I've always known about Murakami books but this is the first time I finished one of his works. The story was complex and I was scared I'd hate the ending. The last few chapters really took a turn and I felt like questioning everything I read. I loved it.
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Death and Suicide
Minor: War
annika_simpich's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
medium-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? Yes
4.25
I’ve read a few Murakami books before this, and I love his story building and writing style. But god the way he writes about women is exhausting and takes me out of the story