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anyajulchen's review against another edition
4.0
Leer autores clásicos o bestsellers me causa la misma reserva. No me gusta ver mi opinión sometida a estándares ajenos, así que tiendo a acercarme a obras y evaluarlas solo por ello.
Con este libro no se puede. Murakami abre su corazón y lo que lees es lo que es, ni más ni menos. Es fresco y sincero, me gusta mucho el estilo de estos capítulos.
Quizás ahora lo lea con ojos distintos.
Con este libro no se puede. Murakami abre su corazón y lo que lees es lo que es, ni más ni menos. Es fresco y sincero, me gusta mucho el estilo de estos capítulos.
Quizás ahora lo lea con ojos distintos.
felicitygray's review
4.0
I enjoyed reading about Murakami’s craft, and I enjoy his books a lot; people should be aware there is a chapter that reads as fatphobia, and that the way gender is explored leaves something to be desired.
wintrovia's review
4.0
An interesting insight into the process and life of an important and influential novelist. I found the topics meandered away from the central idea of the book at times, sometimes into interesting and unusual places and other times it was a little dull. On the whole I found it interesting to learn about how Mukakami has made writing novels his career, I particularly liked how he talked about sustaining yourself as a writer over a period of years as many writing books focus only on getting your first book published and not on how to build a long-term and lasting career.
suvata's review against another edition
5.0
#StoryGraph: nonfiction memoir reference informative inspiring reflective medium-paced
213 pages | first published 2020
I read everything Murakami writes as he is my favorite contemporary author. This book is not an instruction manual on how to become a novelist, but it’s a book that explains Murakami’s personal process for writing and creativity. It also speaks to other interesting topics related to books and the publishing industry.
4.5 stars, rounded to 5 because it was like meeting an old friend.
From the Publisher:
Aspiring writers and readers who have long wondered where the mysterious novelist gets his ideas and what inspires his strangely surreal worlds will be fascinated by this engaging book from the internationally best-selling author. Haruki Murakami now shares with readers his thoughts on the role of the novel in our society; his own origins as a writer; and his musings on the sparks of creativity that inspire other writers, artists, and musicians.
Here are the personal details of a life devoted to craft: the initial moment at a Yakult Swallows baseball game, when he suddenly knew he could write a novel; the importance of memory, what he calls a writer’s “mental chest of drawers”; the necessity of loneliness, patience, and his daily running routine; the seminal role a carrier pigeon played in his career and more.
“What I want to say is that in a certain sense, while the novelist is creating a novel, he is simultaneously being created by the novel as well.” —Haruki Murakami
Description
A charmingly idiosyncratic look at writing, creativity, and the author’s own novels.
Haruki Murakami’s myriad fans will be delighted by this unique look into the mind of a master storyteller. In this engaging book, the internationally best-selling author and famously reclusive writer shares with readers what he thinks about being a novelist; his thoughts on the role of the novel in our society; his own origins as a writer; and his musings on the sparks of creativity that inspire other writers, artists, and musicians. Readers who have long wondered where the mysterious novelist gets his ideas and what inspires his strangely surreal worlds will be fascinated by this highly personal look at the craft of writing.
213 pages | first published 2020
I read everything Murakami writes as he is my favorite contemporary author. This book is not an instruction manual on how to become a novelist, but it’s a book that explains Murakami’s personal process for writing and creativity. It also speaks to other interesting topics related to books and the publishing industry.
4.5 stars, rounded to 5 because it was like meeting an old friend.
From the Publisher:
Aspiring writers and readers who have long wondered where the mysterious novelist gets his ideas and what inspires his strangely surreal worlds will be fascinated by this engaging book from the internationally best-selling author. Haruki Murakami now shares with readers his thoughts on the role of the novel in our society; his own origins as a writer; and his musings on the sparks of creativity that inspire other writers, artists, and musicians.
Here are the personal details of a life devoted to craft: the initial moment at a Yakult Swallows baseball game, when he suddenly knew he could write a novel; the importance of memory, what he calls a writer’s “mental chest of drawers”; the necessity of loneliness, patience, and his daily running routine; the seminal role a carrier pigeon played in his career and more.
“What I want to say is that in a certain sense, while the novelist is creating a novel, he is simultaneously being created by the novel as well.” —Haruki Murakami
Description
A charmingly idiosyncratic look at writing, creativity, and the author’s own novels.
Haruki Murakami’s myriad fans will be delighted by this unique look into the mind of a master storyteller. In this engaging book, the internationally best-selling author and famously reclusive writer shares with readers what he thinks about being a novelist; his thoughts on the role of the novel in our society; his own origins as a writer; and his musings on the sparks of creativity that inspire other writers, artists, and musicians. Readers who have long wondered where the mysterious novelist gets his ideas and what inspires his strangely surreal worlds will be fascinated by this highly personal look at the craft of writing.
rebecanunez's review against another edition
4.0
"De qué hablo cuando hablo de escribir" de Haruki Murakami es una obra fascinante que ofrece una visión única en la mente creativa del renombrado autor japonés. Publicada en 2015, esta colección de ensayos y reflexiones proporciona una ventana a los procesos, las influencias y las experiencias que han dado forma a la escritura de Murakami a lo largo de los años.
En este libro, Murakami comparte sus pensamientos sobre la escritura, explorando temas como la disciplina, la soledad del escritor, las rutinas creativas y la conexión entre la música y la literatura. La honestidad y la franqueza con las que aborda estos temas ofrecen valiosas perspectivas no solo para aspirantes a escritores, sino también para cualquier persona interesada en el arte de contar historias.
La prosa de Murakami en "De qué hablo cuando hablo de escribir" es accesible y reflexiva, capturando la esencia de su enfoque relajado y comprometido con la escritura. Murakami comparte anécdotas personales, desde sus inicios como novelista hasta sus reflexiones sobre el acto mismo de escribir y cómo ha evolucionado a lo largo de su carrera.
El libro también arroja luz sobre la vida del autor, ofreciendo detalles sobre su amor por la música, la influencia de sus experiencias personales en su obra y su dedicación a la escritura como una práctica continua y en constante cambio.
En resumen, "De qué hablo cuando hablo de escribir" es una obra esencial para los admiradores de Murakami y para aquellos que buscan entender los matices del proceso creativo de un autor prolífico. A través de estas páginas, Murakami comparte su sabiduría de manera reflexiva y auténtica, ofreciendo una perspectiva valiosa sobre la vida de un escritor y el arte de la narración.
En este libro, Murakami comparte sus pensamientos sobre la escritura, explorando temas como la disciplina, la soledad del escritor, las rutinas creativas y la conexión entre la música y la literatura. La honestidad y la franqueza con las que aborda estos temas ofrecen valiosas perspectivas no solo para aspirantes a escritores, sino también para cualquier persona interesada en el arte de contar historias.
La prosa de Murakami en "De qué hablo cuando hablo de escribir" es accesible y reflexiva, capturando la esencia de su enfoque relajado y comprometido con la escritura. Murakami comparte anécdotas personales, desde sus inicios como novelista hasta sus reflexiones sobre el acto mismo de escribir y cómo ha evolucionado a lo largo de su carrera.
El libro también arroja luz sobre la vida del autor, ofreciendo detalles sobre su amor por la música, la influencia de sus experiencias personales en su obra y su dedicación a la escritura como una práctica continua y en constante cambio.
En resumen, "De qué hablo cuando hablo de escribir" es una obra esencial para los admiradores de Murakami y para aquellos que buscan entender los matices del proceso creativo de un autor prolífico. A través de estas páginas, Murakami comparte su sabiduría de manera reflexiva y auténtica, ofreciendo una perspectiva valiosa sobre la vida de un escritor y el arte de la narración.
jarrigy's review
4.0
Can imagine the idea of entering Murakami’s creative process is horrifying for some, but it’s alright for me!
pecsenye's review
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
A new classic from the master about being a writer but specifically about being a novelist. The essays are worth reading slowly.