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130 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9784061860261
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Kodansha International Ltd.
Publication date: 01 June 1979
Description
Hear the Wind Sing is the first novel by Haruki Murakami; it first appeared in the June 1979 issue of Gunzo, one of the most influential literary magazines in Japan.There’s not a whole lot to say story wise. A young man drinks a lot of beer and h...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,883 reviews
Moods
relaxing 22%
mysterious 21%
lighthearted 20%
emotional 18%
sad 14%
dark 12%
funny 9%
inspiring 7%
challenging 5%
hopeful 4%
adventurous 3%
tense 3%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 36% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, SuicideModerate
Alcoholism
130 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9784061860261
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Kodansha International Ltd.
Publication date: 01 June 1979
Description
Hear the Wind Sing is the first novel by Haruki Murakami; it first appeared in the June 1979 issue of Gunzo, one of the most influential literary magazines in Japan.There’s not a whole lot to say story wise. A young man drinks a lot of beer and h...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,883 reviews
Moods
relaxing 22%
mysterious 21%
lighthearted 20%
emotional 18%
sad 14%
dark 12%
funny 9%
inspiring 7%
challenging 5%
hopeful 4%
adventurous 3%
tense 3%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 36% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, SuicideModerate
Alcoholism