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abbseggs's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Infidelity, and Torture
Moderate: Genocide, Rape, Sexual violence, Pregnancy, and War
Minor: Incest and Vomit
judoonplatoonmoon's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
I could not connect to this book. The story is so random, yet also predictable. The dialogues felt forced, and there are many loose ends. Maybe I'd like Murakami's other works, though? I'm keeping my mind open.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Violence
Moderate: Incest and Abortion
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Pregnancy
mudkipmillie's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Like many Murakami books, the ending feels a bit unresolved. Also there are some HEAVY themes in this book, so watch out.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, and Violence
Moderate: Death, Incest, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Grief, Abortion, and Pregnancy
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Child death