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cheesepuppy's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
This book was a weird one to read. The whole first half of the book is just character building and no plot. I did not enjoy it until over halfway through the book. And even then, it wasn’t super exciting.
I feel like the woman in the story only exists to make the man have feels. It’s weird how the main character feels like a side character.
This author writes with so so so many metaphors. It’s like he just learned what a metaphor is and wanted to use them to practice. I feel like I almost forget what I was reading by time I get done reading the metaphor.
Also, the sex/turned on scenes felt so weird and out of place. So weird. They would pop up without warning.
Then at the very end of the book, the plot is resolved with almost no rhyme nor reason. I still have no clue what happened.
I feel like the woman in the story only exists to make the man have feels. It’s weird how the main character feels like a side character.
This author writes with so so so many metaphors. It’s like he just learned what a metaphor is and wanted to use them to practice. I feel like I almost forget what I was reading by time I get done reading the metaphor.
Also, the sex/turned on scenes felt so weird and out of place. So weird. They would pop up without warning.
Then at the very end of the book, the plot is resolved with almost no rhyme nor reason. I still have no clue what happened.
- In many parts, I felt like there were a lot of words to say basically nothing and others felt rushed
best lines in the book 😂
I asked her straight out. That’s me — never beat around the Bush. How much of your hair is white?
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
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
sputnik99'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
miniliterarium'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? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexism