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beca_reads 's review for:
Norwegian Wood
by Haruki Murakami
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I have mixed feelings about this book. It was beautifully written and gave an interesting perspective of young love though I found the pacing to be off at points; finding some parts more fast paced. The characters were complex and had many layers to them which gave the book depth. Furthermore, I didn't feel like I was reading translated fiction as the writing flowed so well, making it an easy reading experience. I definitely plan on reading more by Murakami and is a good place to start with his works.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, Dementia, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol