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cpreeta6's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
That out one thing towards the end gave me the ick - it was totally unnecessary, and most people who have read the book would agree. Otherwise, I really liked it, and it was a solid read. It was unlike, yet completely like him to write a book like this one. I am always surprised at the difference between his books and their themes. It completely follows his writing style, but the story? It almost feels like the same person could not have thought of After Dark and say, Killing Commandatore, my favorite among all his books.
The prose was beautiful, and the use of present tense throughout the book made me feel the time ticking away. Also, as the book is a short one, I finished it in one sitting, which augmented that feeling. The reference to the reader as a camera was a bit unnerving, and did break the trance the book put me in at times.
Overall, I believe it takes a spot in the top books I have read by Murakami.
Minor: Bullying, Physical abuse, Blood, and Death of parent
rosie_valadez's review against another edition
2.0
Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Violence
Minor: Trafficking and Death of parent
thorney's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Cancer, Confinement, Death, Eating disorder, Sexual violence, Violence, and Death of parent
tonsu's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Moderate: Violence and Death of parent
frogreads_'s review against another edition
Seems like more of a commentary of how people interact with society-i generally like that but not here. The descriptions of stuff were good but the dialog was bland. Not sure if this is just a problem with this book or if i wouldn't like more of the authors works.
Moderate: Bullying, Violence, and Death of parent
gilmargirl's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Moderate: Drug abuse, Physical abuse, and Trafficking
Minor: Cancer, Cursing, and Death of parent
risemini's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Graphic: Cancer, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, and Alcohol
jenna_rren86's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Sexual violence
Moderate: Addiction, Cancer, and Death of parent
jainabee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Sexual violence, Blood, Trafficking, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Violence, Grief, and Stalking
Minor: Cancer, Confinement, Panic attacks/disorders, Xenophobia, Death of parent, and Classism
eqrvn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Physical abuse
Moderate: Death of parent