130 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
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Language: English
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Description
Hear the Wind Sing is the first novel by Haruki Murakami; it first appeared in the June 1979 issue of Gunzo, one of the most influential literary magazines in Japan.
It is the first of the "boku" tetralogy; translated by Alfred Birnbaum.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,920 reviews
Moods
relaxing 23%
lighthearted 19%
mysterious 18%
emotional 13%
sad 11%
dark 10%
funny 7%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 3%
adventurous 2%
challenging 2%
informative 2%
tense 2%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 6% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 35% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Moderate
AlcoholismMinor
Suicide
130 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Hear the Wind Sing is the first novel by Haruki Murakami; it first appeared in the June 1979 issue of Gunzo, one of the most influential literary magazines in Japan.
It is the first of the "boku" tetralogy; translated by Alfred Birnbaum.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,920 reviews
Moods
relaxing 23%
lighthearted 19%
mysterious 18%
emotional 13%
sad 11%
dark 10%
funny 7%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 3%
adventurous 2%
challenging 2%
informative 2%
tense 2%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 6% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 35% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
AlcoholismMinor
Suicide