Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman by Haruki Murakami

Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman

Haruki Murakami

362 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary magical realism short stories emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
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Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman by Haruki Murakami is ideal for readers who enjoy contemplative, surreal explorations of human emotion and existential themes through imaginative, interconnected short stories.

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The twenty-four stories that make up Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman generously express the incomparable Haruki Murakami's mastery of the form. Here are animated crows, a criminal monkey, and an ice man, as well as the dreams that shape us and the th...

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Community Reviews

3.77
based on 4,436 reviews

Moods

reflective: 71%

mysterious: 68%

emotional: 46%

funny: 25%

relaxing: 25%

dark: 24%

adventurous: 23%

lighthearted: 17%

challenging: 16%

sad: 14%

inspiring: 13%

hopeful: 12%

tense: 6%

informative: 1%

Pace

21% of readers chose fast
63% of readers chose medium
15% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

9% of readers chose Plot
50% of readers chose A mix
31% of readers chose Character
9% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

9% of readers chose Yes
52% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
18% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

28% of readers chose Yes
44% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
13% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

53% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

40% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
15% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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