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lowkyara 's review for:
What I Talk About When I Talk About Running
by Haruki Murakami, Haruki Murakami
I picked up this memoir as an introduction to Murakami’s work, but also because running has become my personality. It was an easy and enjoyable read, and if you’re into running, it’s definitely inspiring and motivating.
When it comes to his writing style, at least for this book, I found it a bit repetitive and lacking emotion. Still, I liked the parts where he added some philosophy.
A quote that stuck with me was:
“A person doesn’t become a runner because someone recommends it. People basically become runners because they’re meant to.”
I’d rate it 3.5 stars, but since that’s not an option, I’m rounding it up to 4 stars because I still enjoyed it. Now, I’m heading out for my first run since finishing the book, curious to see if any of his philosophy sticks with me.
When it comes to his writing style, at least for this book, I found it a bit repetitive and lacking emotion. Still, I liked the parts where he added some philosophy.
A quote that stuck with me was:
“A person doesn’t become a runner because someone recommends it. People basically become runners because they’re meant to.”
I’d rate it 3.5 stars, but since that’s not an option, I’m rounding it up to 4 stars because I still enjoyed it. Now, I’m heading out for my first run since finishing the book, curious to see if any of his philosophy sticks with me.