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lisawesterberg's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
Älskade! Alltså verkligen så vackert språk och miljöer och karaktärer. En sak som stör är hur imponerande ofta Murakami lyckas nämna könshår och bröst… ganska dålig beskrivning av kvinnor och representation av lgbtq+ men frånsett det var det en bra bok med en massa bisarra och reflektiva inslag som grep mig direkt.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual violence
pang's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity and Misogyny
Minor: Animal death
plumfieldpages's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
was a bit hard to get into but very dreamy
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny and Rape
smilegguk's review against another edition
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Addiction, Misogyny, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Sexism, Sexual violence, Suicide, Xenophobia, and Stalking
xbak's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Infidelity and Rape
sedgewren's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
This was my first Murakami novel, having picked it up in a charity shop. I went in without any expectations, and I was enthralled by his beautiful use of words, his metaphors that perfectly captured what it felt like to be lonely/lost/confused/nostalgic etc. I recognise that Murakami is renowned for his surrealist writing, weaving mysterious magical elements into the characters' familiar and relatable everyday lives. However, I still felt very bewildered towards the end - I guess the whole point is to make the reader reflect on the uncertainty of life, but I prefer books that have a conclusive ending. That's my own personal taste - the only way to find out if you might like this book is to read it! I'll definitely pick up more Murakami in the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Misogyny and Sexism
danidamico's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny
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