333 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400044610
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Publication date: 29 August 2006
Description
Collection of twenty-four stories that generously expresses Murakami’s mastery of the form. From the surreal to the mundane, these stories exhibit his ability to transform the full range of human experience in ways that are instructive, surprising...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,161 reviews
Moods
reflective 72%
emotional 47%
relaxing 28%
dark 27%
adventurous 24%
funny 23%
sad 19%
lighthearted 18%
hopeful 17%
challenging 14%
inspiring 14%
tense 5%
informative 2%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 28% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 24% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 27% | No: 12% | N/A: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 14% | No: 13%Average rating
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333 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400044610
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Publication date: 29 August 2006
Description
Collection of twenty-four stories that generously expresses Murakami’s mastery of the form. From the surreal to the mundane, these stories exhibit his ability to transform the full range of human experience in ways that are instructive, surprising...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,161 reviews
Moods
reflective 72%
emotional 47%
relaxing 28%
dark 27%
adventurous 24%
funny 23%
sad 19%
lighthearted 18%
hopeful 17%
challenging 14%
inspiring 14%
tense 5%
informative 2%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 28% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 24% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 27% | No: 12% | N/A: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 14% | No: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.