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robinks's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
As far as I know, this is the only Murakami novel with queer representation, so that’s why I decided to give it a read. The lesbian sexual content was definitely written for the male gaze, and it was mostly nonconsensual, which is problematic.
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Blood, and Stalking
Moderate: Infidelity, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Animal death
jessiejonesbentley's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment
misheel_bayasgalan's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Rape and Stalking
_blueberry's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
5 Stars!
My second Murakami book and I adored it. It was well written and was littered with metaphors and symbolism.
My second Murakami book and I adored it. It was well written and was littered with metaphors and symbolism.
Moderate: Rape, Suicide, Stalking, and Sexual harassment
nienora's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Stalking
smilegguk's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I am honestly so done by the cucumbers.
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Addiction, Misogyny, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Sexism, Sexual violence, Suicide, Xenophobia, and Stalking
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