130 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
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Language: English
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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.
It is the first of the "boku" tetralogy; translated by Alfred Birnbaum.
Community Reviews Summary of 2,340 reviews
Moods
relaxing 24%
lighthearted 20%
mysterious 20%
emotional 19%
dark 13%
sad 13%
funny 9%
inspiring 8%
challenging 5%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
tense 3%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 37% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Moderate
AlcoholismMinor
Suicide
130 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
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.
It is the first of the "boku" tetralogy; translated by Alfred Birnbaum.
Community Reviews Summary of 2,340 reviews
Moods
relaxing 24%
lighthearted 20%
mysterious 20%
emotional 19%
dark 13%
sad 13%
funny 9%
inspiring 8%
challenging 5%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
tense 3%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 37% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
AlcoholismMinor
Suicide