A review by setafire
Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami

adventurous lighthearted mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Had a great time except all the times I had to ask myself “how many more times is he gonna bang is mom?” ….. I’m torn. Because we get it, Murakami is a genius. His stuff is so imaginative and complex, but he barrels over sensitive & graphic material. Forever a middle school boy trying to be edgy 🙄
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