Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman by Haruki Murakami

Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman

Haruki Murakami with Philip Gabriel, Jay Rubin

333 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary magical realism short stories emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,161 reviews

Moods

mysterious 73%
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

medium 61%
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

3.8

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