isobel_laura's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Infidelity, and Misogyny
Moderate: Ableism
onewoman_bookclub's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Infidelity
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Suicide
lamentedinica's review against another edition
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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: Infidelity
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Misogyny
kaddyren's review against another edition
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This was my first Murakami novel. Aside from the blatant misogyny, I liked the style and framework of this book. I really thought it was going somewhere and planned to rate it 3 stars but the ending felt very lackluster and unimpactful. If I have to look up “(title) ending explanation” then the writing is not that good.
Note: The sex scenes were so uncomfortable. I am definitely too young to be reading those.
Note: The sex scenes were so uncomfortable. I am definitely too young to be reading those.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexual content
Moderate: Abandonment
ogik's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Stalking, Sexism, Misogyny, Infertility, Infidelity, Gaslighting, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Cancer
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