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Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami

557 reviews

katewilltryherbest's review against another edition

4.5

challenging mysterious reflective medium-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

This book reads like some allegory, yet at the end of it, I am still confused at what it is trying to portray. <Spoiler> perhaps it is saying something about fate and acceptance

. Otherwise an affecting, thought provoking and unique work. What more can one ask for

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jason_bruhvilez's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

So much happens, every chapter has some kind of character or plot revelation. The ending is just not exactly what I expected from this story and leaves a lot of plot points unresolved.

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ky0nai's review against another edition

5.0

dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

an experience that, like letting those two soldiers in that forest’s barren thickness, cannot be put into words.

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ishitap831's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous challenging dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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elysedenz's review against another edition

3.5

mysterious

Loveable characters: Complicated

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paigeinthepages_sg's review against another edition

3.5

adventurous challenging dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

A double POV story with a teen boy bildungsroman and an old man who can talk to cats. Definitely an interesting read. They say it's best to read it twice but I don't think I will. If you like Murakami's style and are looking for an unconventional read this may be for you. I would recommend seeing if you like a book like Norwegian wood first before diving into this one, because the writing is a bit unconventional and could be uncomfortable for some. There was some interesting trans representation in this one, and I enjoyed the difference in tone in Nakata and Kafka's chapters.

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veronicachp's review against another edition

2.75

challenging dark slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Moments of beautiful phrasing and philosophy, but ran into the same problem I always do when I try magical realism; I want more magic, less realism. Back to fantasy I go.

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