schwarzt2's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
aiona's review against another edition
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
A bit rambly and self-indulgent at times but with some really insightful moments.
number3nw's review against another edition
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
👍👍👍 not a murakami fan, but also not not a murakami fan, just haven't had much of a chance to read his works yet, except wild sheep chase. But got this as a gift because I love writers and writing, and I enjoyed it a lot! A lot more than the other autobiographical book of his i tried, What I Talk About When I Talk About Running, probably because I don't like running. 🏃 I got a copy of the wind up bird chronicle at the 2nd hand store and added to my TBR pile. Cool guy, I think I like him. What is your favorite Murakami book you think I should read?
sirhe's review against another edition
informative
fast-paced
4.0
In this book, Murakami is cheering on
his readers to write. He says, write to find out if you're writer material. He also reflects on what it is like to be a novelist and does not delve into writing advice or techniques. I think this is a good read if you would like to know what to expect as a first time writer.
Here is some of his advice:
1. Read, a lot!
2. Observe and reflect on the world around you.
3. Schedule writing time.
4. Exercise the body for the mind to work.
5. Eat well.
In addition to this advice, he dispells many of the common misconceptions about writers.
If you enjoy reading Murakami's books but are not considering writing, read this book for the fun facts about his previous novels that he sprinkles throughout.
hinklemi's review against another edition
5.0
Reads like a conversation with a friend - not a 'how-to', more of an insightful interview with someone who's been in the novel writing game a long time.
tilda_bernhardt's review against another edition
3.0
det fanns en del bra tips och så, men för det mesta berättade han om sin väg till författare och hur han lyckades få sina böcker sålda över stora delar av världen.
jag hade hoppats på mer beskrivningar av hur han går till väga när han skriver romaner. vad han tänker på när han skriver eller lärdomar han plockat på sig under sina 35 år som författare. jag vet inte, något som jag hade kunnat ta med mig till mitt egna skrivande.
jag hade hoppats på mer beskrivningar av hur han går till väga när han skriver romaner. vad han tänker på när han skriver eller lärdomar han plockat på sig under sina 35 år som författare. jag vet inte, något som jag hade kunnat ta med mig till mitt egna skrivande.