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A review by katherinejayne
Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
My rating may change after discussing this at bookclub and had a chance to think about the book more deeply, but overall I did enjoy it.
The story was interesting, if at times a little meandering. I was desperate to understand how all the paths entwined and didn’t eel silly satisfied with that.
Some of the references to other books/music felt a little over my head, so if there was some symbolism to them it was somewhat lost on me.
Kafka was probably the least intriguing or likeable character for me. The others felt rounded and believable (despite the unbelievable things happening around them.)
As I said, I’m a bit unsure of what this book is and I’m sure the bookclub discussions will deepen my understanding.
The story was interesting, if at times a little meandering. I was desperate to understand how all the paths entwined and didn’t eel silly satisfied with that.
Some of the references to other books/music felt a little over my head, so if there was some symbolism to them it was somewhat lost on me.
Kafka was probably the least intriguing or likeable character for me. The others felt rounded and believable (despite the unbelievable things happening around them.)
As I said, I’m a bit unsure of what this book is and I’m sure the bookclub discussions will deepen my understanding.