A review by ichthusangel
Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami

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

2.5

I get why a lot of his OG fans didn't like this book at all. It's way too straight forward to be Murakami™, with not too many Murakami™ metaphors to exercise your brain nor elusive enough to give you brain fog. The only time sex is described graphically is when a 13 year old supposedly assaults a 31 year old. Apparently all women think about sex and bodies of men most of the time and guys are sexist bastards who too, only think about sex. 
 
 
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