fitbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
yourmomalt's review against another edition
challenging
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
3.0
kafiro_ka_kafka's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Very good collection.
lilyonthemoon's review
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
brianna2811's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
mmariskaa's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
ben_magyar's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
dharitri143's review against another edition
4.0
I'm 21 now.. And I'm mature enough to know that I don't completely understand Murakami yet but I do enjoy whenever I read his works. I feel lonely and understood at the same time. Very serene feeling.
willread2985's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
marmoset737's review against another edition
5.0
I'm not usually a fan of short stories, but Murakami's style works well in this format. Each story was the perfect slice of magical realism and melancholy. I often find Murakami's works to be a bit of a slog - worth it in the end - but challenging to get through. I found this collection to be a quick, and enjoyable, way to access Murakami's beautiful writing and thought-provoking world.