A review by words_and_cups
Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami

dark emotional sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

I had a hard time finishing this book... The combination of mental illness, suicide and detailed sex scenes was not to my liking at all, rather borderline disturbing. However, this was the first book from Murakami that I read and I have to admit the narrative and the symbolisms, which I think I got, showed great storytelling and writing. I guess I will have to read more of his work to make up my mind.
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