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314 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781846558351
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harvill Secker
Publication date: 03 May 2016
Description
In the spring of 1978, a young Haruki Murakami sat down at his kitchen table and began to write. The result: two remarkable short novels—Hear the Wind Sing and Pinball, 1973—that launched the career of one of the most acclaimed authors of our time...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,322 reviews
Moods
mysterious 46%
emotional 23%
relaxing 21%
sad 13%
adventurous 12%
dark 12%
funny 12%
lighthearted 12%
challenging 6%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
tense 3%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 33% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Suicide, SexismModerate
Alcohol, Sexual content, AbortionMinor
Adult/minor relationship
314 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781846558351
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harvill Secker
Publication date: 03 May 2016
Description
In the spring of 1978, a young Haruki Murakami sat down at his kitchen table and began to write. The result: two remarkable short novels—Hear the Wind Sing and Pinball, 1973—that launched the career of one of the most acclaimed authors of our time...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,322 reviews
Moods
mysterious 46%
emotional 23%
relaxing 21%
sad 13%
adventurous 12%
dark 12%
funny 12%
lighthearted 12%
challenging 6%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
tense 3%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 33% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Suicide, SexismModerate
Alcohol, Sexual content, AbortionMinor
Adult/minor relationship