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362 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307386328
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage International
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Collection of twenty-four stories that generously expresses Murakami’s mastery of the form. From the surreal to the mundane, these stories exhibit his ability to transform the full range of human experience in ways that are instructive, surprising...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,315 reviews
Moods
reflective 72%
emotional 47%
adventurous 26%
funny 26%
relaxing 25%
dark 23%
lighthearted 15%
sad 15%
challenging 14%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 13%
tense 7%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 18%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 32% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 21% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 27% | No: 15% | N/A: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 53% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 12% | N/A: 12%Average rating
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Moderate
Suicide, Misogyny, Sexism362 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307386328
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage International
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Collection of twenty-four stories that generously expresses Murakami’s mastery of the form. From the surreal to the mundane, these stories exhibit his ability to transform the full range of human experience in ways that are instructive, surprising...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,315 reviews
Moods
reflective 72%
emotional 47%
adventurous 26%
funny 26%
relaxing 25%
dark 23%
lighthearted 15%
sad 15%
challenging 14%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 13%
tense 7%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 18%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 32% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 21% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 27% | No: 15% | N/A: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 53% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 12% | N/A: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Suicide, Misogyny, Sexism