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4.03 AVERAGE
4.03 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book is well written and it is obvious that the author is talented at writing magical realism, but he absolutely cannot write women to the point that it diminishes everything else it does well. Every single woman is used for sex in this book with there being very few non-sex scenes involving the female characters, one of which is one of them cooking for Kafka. Kafka on the Shore suffers from the same issues as Neon Genesis Evangelion - the protagonist’s actions towards women are in fact an issue, but what causes him to change is being disgusted at himself and what he’s done rather than pushback from the victim who is showing agency.
I could maybe even look passed it if this was the one book that had these issues, but a look at Murakami’s other works shows that adult/minor relationships and incest are a recurring theme (and these don’t involve Oedipal curses).
Definitely not a worthless read, but hard to listen to philosophical talk from someone obviously not writing for people as a whole
I could maybe even look passed it if this was the one book that had these issues, but a look at Murakami’s other works shows that adult/minor relationships and incest are a recurring theme (and these don’t involve Oedipal curses).
Definitely not a worthless read, but hard to listen to philosophical talk from someone obviously not writing for people as a whole
As magical and riveting as you'd hope from Murakami. Pushes on boundaries between reality and unreality, prophecy and choice, good and evil - but all within a narrative that is weirdly compelling, even if the riddles aren't tidied into neat solutions by the book's end. Loved it, will absolutely reread.
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
This author is so weird! This book is like if Oedipus Rex and Spirited Away (Ghibli Studios) had a child and that child accidentally ingested LSD. The weirdest thing about this book is how nothing connects, but you can see the strings that connect each event and theme. I know this entire story makes sense to the author, but I am just unable to see what he sees.
I fell in love with Nakata and his companion, Hoshino. When they first met, I was scared that Hoshino (or anyone in the book) would be mean to the old man. I was less fond of the main character Kafka (and the Crow). I really can't go into the plot of the book because I still don't fully understand it, but I definitely plan on reading it again. Turns out the author created this book so that it could not be understood the first time, the reader needs to read this book over and over to truly understand it.
I fell in love with Nakata and his companion, Hoshino. When they first met, I was scared that Hoshino (or anyone in the book) would be mean to the old man. I was less fond of the main character Kafka (and the Crow). I really can't go into the plot of the book because I still don't fully understand it, but I definitely plan on reading it again. Turns out the author created this book so that it could not be understood the first time, the reader needs to read this book over and over to truly understand it.
J'ai oublié de faire ma review et du coup je vais la faire en commande vocale parce que j'ai la flemme de la taper à l'écran de genre de téléphone parce que ça va être long
Déjà au début j'ai bien aimé les 200 premières pages. Je pensais pas autant accroché à cet effet mystérieux mais j'ai bien aimé, surtout la partie sur les enfants dans le coma pdt la guerre, et les archives militaire. Je m'attendais à ce qu'on en sache plus et, spoiler, c'est jamais venu...
Au bout d'un moment, j'ai trouvé ça long jusqu'à ce qu'on comprenne le lien entre les deux personnages. Ça a un peu relancé le rythme mais finalement c'est retombé assez rapidement et j'ai eu de plus en plus de mal avec la vision de murakami sur le monde, notamment sur les femmes ou les personnes transgenres. L'arrivée des deux féministes dans la bibliothèque qui sont hystériques et irrationnelles juste pour révéler la transidentité d'une personne qui est ensuite présentée comme hermaphrodite puis non binaire et autre, rien ne va. Les mots sont mélangés, l'identité trans de cette personne n'est pas respectée et on rappelle souvent son genre biologique et je trouve ça irrespectueux et inutile .
Déjà au début j'ai bien aimé les 200 premières pages. Je pensais pas autant accroché à cet effet mystérieux mais j'ai bien aimé, surtout la partie sur les enfants dans le coma pdt la guerre, et les archives militaire. Je m'attendais à ce qu'on en sache plus et, spoiler, c'est jamais venu...
Au bout d'un moment, j'ai trouvé ça long jusqu'à ce qu'on comprenne le lien entre les deux personnages. Ça a un peu relancé le rythme mais finalement c'est retombé assez rapidement et j'ai eu de plus en plus de mal avec la vision de murakami sur le monde, notamment sur les femmes ou les personnes transgenres. L'arrivée des deux féministes dans la bibliothèque qui sont hystériques et irrationnelles juste pour révéler la transidentité d'une personne qui est ensuite présentée comme hermaphrodite puis non binaire et autre, rien ne va. Les mots sont mélangés, l'identité trans de cette personne n'est pas respectée et on rappelle souvent son genre biologique et je trouve ça irrespectueux et inutile .
⭐4.5⭐
Everything is a metaphor Kafka Tamura.
عجیب، پر دردسر، پر از اعجاز رئالیسم جادویی همیشگی موراکامی. پر از احساس...شاید برگردم در ده سال آینده به این کتاب.
Everything is a metaphor Kafka Tamura.
عجیب، پر دردسر، پر از اعجاز رئالیسم جادویی همیشگی موراکامی. پر از احساس...شاید برگردم در ده سال آینده به این کتاب.
I enjoyed Murakami’s typical mix of the ordinary & extraordinary in this strange and surreal world he created. Similar to Wind Up Bird, Kafka involved magical realism & metaphysical elements, creating a sort of alternate universe with countless bizarre happenings.
Loved the convergence of the two distinct yet interrelated narratives, the exploration of consciousness, and always enjoy the glimpse into Japanese life. One of my favorite Murakami pieces.
Loved the convergence of the two distinct yet interrelated narratives, the exploration of consciousness, and always enjoy the glimpse into Japanese life. One of my favorite Murakami pieces.
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
emotional
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced