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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
Another fantastic Murakami book. I loved the audience POV approach this book took and the ways in which it constantly addressed the reader as if they were sitting at home watching a movie. The book also did an amazing job at weaving together a host of different stories the at different times interconnected and at other times went their own way. I'd highly recommend this book to anyone who wants a great read.
emotional
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
its a vibe, has a really interesting concept and its really catchy
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
reflective
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Quick, easy, gripping read. I finished this in two days.
I think the experimentation with style was awesome. Having the entire plot take place in one night is a cool way to keep you hooked. Was I always a big fan of being called out as a camera? No. But I appreciate the uniqueness of it, and I think it came from a place of genuine curiosity for the author (though this is my first Murakami read!).
The characters in this book feel like real individuals. I usually have at least one character in books that switch perspective like this that I dread going back too. Even if a character was clearly evil in After Dark, I found myself excited to see more from them.
Oh and something about the way Murakami writes about Autumn REALLY hits.
All of that to say: right up my alley, I enjoyed the character focus and decision to keep everything to one night, I was hooked, but there were a few things that were a little funky (perspective, for example). I’m excited to read more Murakami!
Tough star rating decision, but I’m going with 4.25 for now.
I think the experimentation with style was awesome. Having the entire plot take place in one night is a cool way to keep you hooked. Was I always a big fan of being called out as a camera? No. But I appreciate the uniqueness of it, and I think it came from a place of genuine curiosity for the author (though this is my first Murakami read!).
The characters in this book feel like real individuals. I usually have at least one character in books that switch perspective like this that I dread going back too. Even if a character was clearly evil in After Dark, I found myself excited to see more from them.
Oh and something about the way Murakami writes about Autumn REALLY hits.
All of that to say: right up my alley, I enjoyed the character focus and decision to keep everything to one night, I was hooked, but there were a few things that were a little funky (perspective, for example). I’m excited to read more Murakami!
Tough star rating decision, but I’m going with 4.25 for now.
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes