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3.43 AVERAGE
3.43 AVERAGE
informative
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
strano, come sempre. qlcuni racconti sono totalmente casuali e mi piacciono, però boh. iniziato anni fa e mai finito l’ho letto oggi e devo dire non male ma mh
I used to love reading Murakami back in high school, but this new book was a huge disappointment.
Although some of the stories seemed appealingly weird (I mean it in a good way. I love weird stories) in the beginning, the weird events led to nowhere. It was like a lot of emotional energy was built up inside me as I followed the lines, and then, all of a sudden, "Bomb"! "THE END" was announced before I could do anything with the abundant energy.
It left me feeling as if I had wasted a few hours of my life trying to seek meanings out of some meaningless occurrences (that were not even real).
I might have grown out of that age where I would appreciate the loose plot and the narrator's meaningless remarks of his observation of the surroundings. I need stories with a purpose.
Although some of the stories seemed appealingly weird (I mean it in a good way. I love weird stories) in the beginning, the weird events led to nowhere. It was like a lot of emotional energy was built up inside me as I followed the lines, and then, all of a sudden, "Bomb"! "THE END" was announced before I could do anything with the abundant energy.
It left me feeling as if I had wasted a few hours of my life trying to seek meanings out of some meaningless occurrences (that were not even real).
I might have grown out of that age where I would appreciate the loose plot and the narrator's meaningless remarks of his observation of the surroundings. I need stories with a purpose.
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Some stories better than others. Particularly the one about his love for baseball. Fun, short read to start the summer off.
“Things like this happen sometimes in our lives," I told him. "Inexplicable, illogical events that nevertheless are deeply disturbing. I guess we need to not think about them, just close our eyes and get through them. As if we were passing under a huge wave."
“Things like this happen sometimes in our lives," I told him. "Inexplicable, illogical events that nevertheless are deeply disturbing. I guess we need to not think about them, just close our eyes and get through them. As if we were passing under a huge wave."
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
An enjoyable read, but didn’t quite connect with the stories as much as I’d hoped. Men Without Women was a bit more rich. Though I do enjoy his style and perhaps I’m just missing something. Still worth reading I’d say!!
I couldn’t focus on the book. I feel like it wasn’t the right book for me. I have read other books from this author and have enjoyed his other books but maybe not this one. I might try another time to read this book.
Collection of short stories in the first person singular. Classic Murakami, good for a gentle introduction to the author. Not too out there and a quick enjoyable read.
Would recommend
Would recommend