Reviews

All of Murakami books are similar: walks around Tokyo, time in the mountains or the beach, Jazz cafes, books, movies, cats, how to cook pasta, and a touch of the supernatural. Anyway this is why I read Murakami, I know what to expect and it is what I want from his books.

I would recommend reading A Wild Sheep Chase before reading this book.

max538's review against another edition

Go to review page

challenging mysterious reflective slow-paced

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

4.25

toucanjam's review against another edition

Go to review page

3.0

There’s a murder, an actor, several call girls, a gay boy Friday and a sheep man. This is my first Murakami and it’s left quite an impression. I actually do like the bizarre elements but I find the narrator to be a bit dull. I’m more invested in finding out what happens than in him. But maybe that’s the point. For it to feel like a weird fever dream. It leaves an impression come morning but in the end is kind of meaningless.

More...