A review by afk2022
Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami

dark emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

A very challenging book. I really feel for our main character, struggling to adapt to an adult world full of grief. In many ways the book is about the death of youth. The character work is great, and the language, especially the similes, are beautiful. The world feels both vivid and alive, and sad/mournful at the same time. This novel will be with me for some time.
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