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aliya7's review against another edition
2.0
From the very first page, I knew that this book is going to be depressing maybe it was the writing style. Whatever I read actually impacts my whole day and for some reason, I had terrible nightmares and very negative/sad days when I was reading this book.
Taru is an ordinary boy with a messed-up past not knowing what he really wants like most teenagers.
Midori was a lively girl sometimes she annoyed me but I liked her overall.
Naoko, for some reason I don't have strong opinions about her.
Reiko, I find her very evil for some reason. She definitely did help Naoko a lot but her whole story didn't sit right with me.
Reiko and Taru having sex definitely ruined the ending for me.
The ending was confusing at first but then I drew my own conclusions about it. I think Midori and Taru did end up together.
Taru is an ordinary boy with a messed-up past not knowing what he really wants like most teenagers.
Midori was a lively girl sometimes she annoyed me but I liked her overall.
Naoko, for some reason I don't have strong opinions about her.
Reiko, I find her very evil for some reason. She definitely did help Naoko a lot but her whole story didn't sit right with me.
Reiko and Taru having sex definitely ruined the ending for me.
The ending was confusing at first but then I drew my own conclusions about it. I think Midori and Taru did end up together.
jamic3's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
xtianxb's review against another edition
5.0
De lo mejor que he leído de Murakami hasta ahora. Logra una conexión especial entre el lector y los personajes, te hace entrar en la vida de ellos y te impacta el desarrollo de la trama, muy recomendable, no te sientes igual por un tiempo al terminar el libro.
lis96's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
katrina15's review against another edition
5.0
It's well written but it made me uncomfortable most of the time
padre's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami.
It follows this young man. Toru Watanabe. In the late 60’s Toru is depressed due to the death of a close friend, and the fact he has too many bitches #sufferingfromsuccess. He’s torn between a mutual friend, Naoko whom he’s found a deeper connection with through their shared grief, and this new girl he’s met named Midori who’s is much more outgoing and the like, but she also has her own emotional troubles brewing.
This book is emotionally resonant, and captivating. Sad as all hell at times, but really beautiful and strikes a good chord if you want to see some characters use each other to go through good personal growth.
The book is good you should read it, I don’t have the mental bandwidth to do my usual yap session. 4/5.
It follows this young man. Toru Watanabe. In the late 60’s Toru is depressed due to the death of a close friend, and the fact he has too many bitches #sufferingfromsuccess. He’s torn between a mutual friend, Naoko whom he’s found a deeper connection with through their shared grief, and this new girl he’s met named Midori who’s is much more outgoing and the like, but she also has her own emotional troubles brewing.
This book is emotionally resonant, and captivating. Sad as all hell at times, but really beautiful and strikes a good chord if you want to see some characters use each other to go through good personal growth.
The book is good you should read it, I don’t have the mental bandwidth to do my usual yap session. 4/5.
polynillium's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
shashanks's review against another edition
5.0
i never thought that i would rate a romantic novel five yet murakami made me do it.brilliant.
bea_frankie's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
murakami you cannot write women characters to save your life, but i just adore your writing style.