First Person Singular by Haruki Murakami

First Person Singular

Haruki Murakami with Philip Gabriel (Translator)

256 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary magical realism short stories mysterious reflective medium-paced
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The eight stories in this new book are all told in the first person by a classic Murakami narrator. From memories of youth, meditations on music, and an ardent love of baseball, to dreamlike scenarios and invented jazz albums, together these stori...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,208 reviews

Moods

reflective 79%
mysterious 53%
lighthearted 25%
relaxing 25%
funny 19%
emotional 18%
adventurous 14%
inspiring 12%
challenging 10%
dark 7%
hopeful 4%
sad 4%
informative 3%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 28%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 49% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 28% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

3.42

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