A review by sunsidecoast
Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami

dark emotional lighthearted tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

I found it challenging to give the book a perfect rating due to my mixed feelings.  It's truly the most amazing book I've read this month, although certain parts were slightly bothersome. (This aspect makes it difficult for me to fully embrace Murakami's works, a sentiment I believe many share.)  The interconnectedness of the plot and my subsequent research into its meaning were incredibly captivating.  Murakami's storytelling is undoubtedly mesmerizing.