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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 2,854 reviews
Moods
relaxing 22%
lighthearted 20%
mysterious 20%
emotional 19%
sad 15%
dark 13%
funny 9%
inspiring 7%
challenging 5%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 4%
tense 3%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 8% | 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: 64% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attemptModerate
Alcoholism
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 2,854 reviews
Moods
relaxing 22%
lighthearted 20%
mysterious 20%
emotional 19%
sad 15%
dark 13%
funny 9%
inspiring 7%
challenging 5%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 4%
tense 3%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 8% | 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: 64% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attemptModerate
Alcoholism