A review by erinastin
Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami

3.0

I feel soooo mixed on this. The premise and themes that Murakami explores are captivating in theory, but his execution fell short for me. I think a lot of my issues with the book had to do with Kafka's narration. I guess I've realized that I have no desire to read about a 15-year-old boy's sexual proclivities, especially when they involve incest :) Being in his head was just not that fun for me.

However, I adored Nakata's character, and his friendship with Hoshino was so pure. The whimsy in this book was delightful and I stand by my belief that Murakami is a master at painting environments that are effortless to slip into.

I can see myself adding to this review or changing my rating as I allow myself to sit with this for longer.