m_berthelsen's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
pvchu's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Fue facil de leer, me mantuvo ibteresado, me producia mucha curiosidad entender las personalidades y acciones de los personajes, no se si son irreales o simplemente tiene que ver con que son de u a cultura y tiempo completamente distinto. No se si era necesaria tanta descripcion detallada de las escenas sexuales, pero puede que ayuden a entender un poco mas la psicologia de los personajes, no estoy seguro. En cierto modo si me pude sentir un poco udentificado con algunas partes, aunque estas eran minoria. A pesar de todo esto al terminar el libro senti un vacio y la necesidad de saber mas detalles de lo que ocurrio despues, esto no se si aportaria nada a la historia, pero suelo sentir esto al terminar un libro. Lo volvería a leer para dar una opinión más completa quizás.
ariaenea's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
tomastafollat2's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
4.0
kirimyau's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.25
giulisperanza's review against another edition
5.0
A really easy read considering how usually Murakami writes and I loved it! It was weird, relatable, ordinary and confusing all at once. I definitely recommend it.
emilyoh's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
en0mad's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Toxic relationship
ecia's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0
The overall book was a good read, Murakami's writing was so well done and there were some chapters that had the page turner effect. Sadly a con for me was the author's portrayal of women as they were just written to be frail, lacking independence and only for male satisfaction.