Reviews with content warning for Infidelity - South of the Border, West of the Sun

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South of the Border, West of the Sun by Haruki Murakami

18 reviews

touyuujx's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious medium-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

4.0

UGH it's infuriating how much i enjoyed this book, murakami has been and i think always will be able to scratch a reading itch in me that no one else can

I ate this book up for breakfast lunch and dinner. Loved the pacing, how quick and easy it was to get through, how for the most part it felt like nothing but a lot of things were happening. But i adored the way this was written

Main character was terrible, we do not stan this man. But i fear that if he were a woman I would've quickly forgiven him and even understand where he's coming from.

What an amazing book! I hate it!!! Fuck murakami, i love that man so much!!!!

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lorenag5's review against another edition

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challenging emotional mysterious reflective fast-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

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megstro's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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ilsabelle's review against another edition

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reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Loveable characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

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o3tri's review against another edition

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dark reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

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koberreads's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

A great read for those who love great prose and are married (I am not married yet but I do feel the story is set up for the married man or woman. Don't worry, I didn't spoil it because it is in the book description already.)

It is one of his best raw prose of Murakami regarding human nature and the unexpected desires that come out of oneself. It is also largely a love story of infidelity that would be more relatable to a married man or woman which at the same can be a tale of warning of what to do or not to do. but poetic and reflective enough for any reader. But I guess if you are married while reading this or longing for your childhood love to emerge into your adult life then this would most likely be a masterpiece for you because the poetry and feelings of each word would be tenfold an experience for you.

But for a guy who doesn't have those things. Another reflective novel for me. I have an odd preference “to reflect” so forgive me for liking the book because of that.

Also, read well the part about insider trading. Know what is and do it

Also goddamn, let it go, and don't cheat man.

If you are questioning who you are because of this book, I have a proposition from Rupert Spira:

The awareness that is aware of the depression, loneliness, or sense of lack that you have, is the same awareness that also feels excitement or a positive thought

That's who you are, the awareness. The ever-present, complete, and in always pristine condition no matter what you felt before, whatever you are feeling right now, and whatever you will be feeling in the future, you will always be aware, no matter what in its pristine condition. It is also the happiness we all seek. But sadly we seek it in things or other people, in this case, Hajime looks for it in his mysterious unstable childhood love

If you feel like the feeling right now is not to your liking or feel you are weighed down by it. It's just a thought. There are no bad or good thoughts/feelings. Just helpful and unhelpful ones, you can always choose which thought or feeling to feed.

Go pick-up Rupert Spira book "Being aware of being aware" book if you want a deep dive on this or want some clarification after feeling lonely and lost in a book that makes you such in the end.

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