A review by dadtsunami
Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami

adventurous challenging funny inspiring mysterious reflective
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
FIRST AND FOREMOST. READ CWs. DID WOMEN SO DIRTY. WHY DID HE HAVE TO WRITE MISS SAEKI AND SAKURA LIKE THAT,   ? not to be a "separate the art from the artist" mf, but all of those gross parts aside, a very very very cool narrative. i really enjoyed it and had a hard time putting it down.. the reflective search for inner strength/resilience from kafka contrasted by the otherwordliness of nakata??? and their connection? OKAY pincer movement. fav quote "I thought this the first time I laid eyes on you, that the shadow you cast on the ground is only half as dark as that of ordinary people" or "eel = knife = Johnnie Walker?"
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