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A review by bubblyfemme
Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
There were things I loved about this book, and there were things I hated. So I'm going to give it a middle ground of 3 stars.
I really enjoyed the writing style, and the story, although incredibly strange, was very entertaining. I really enjoyed Nataka’s storyline, which is the sole reason why this book has a three star rating and not a one.
I've got to say I really did not like our protagonist Kafka. He was, at least to me, a really bland and unlikable character. Also, the amount of needless, and at times disturbing, sexual content that is narrated through the perspective of a fifteen-year-old was incredibly off-putting. I think I would have enjoyed the book much more if that had been cut from the story.
I usually love books like this but sadly some of the content really put me off.
I really enjoyed the writing style, and the story, although incredibly strange, was very entertaining. I really enjoyed Nataka’s storyline, which is the sole reason why this book has a three star rating and not a one.
I've got to say I really did not like our protagonist Kafka. He was, at least to me, a really bland and unlikable character. Also, the amount of needless, and at times disturbing, sexual content that is narrated through the perspective of a fifteen-year-old was incredibly off-putting. I think I would have enjoyed the book much more if that had been cut from the story.
I usually love books like this but sadly some of the content really put me off.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Murder, Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Incest
Minor: Misogyny