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frenchtoastt 's review for:
Kafka on the Shore
by Haruki Murakami
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I personally think that Haruki Murakami is a wonderful writer, he’s brilliant and I will truly stand by that. But, his portrayal of women is something I find really difficult to read and this may sound like a broken record, but it’s a topic that is repeatedly brought up throughout this book which becomes more and more challenging to overlook. I think the kafka-esque aspect of the plot brought a lot of enjoyment into the story and without it I believe I would most likely have abandoned the book halfway through reading it.
Graphic: Gore, Rape