Hear the Wind Sing and Pinball, 1973 by Haruki Murakami

Hear the Wind Sing and Pinball, 1973

The Rat #1-2

Haruki Murakami with Ted Goossen (Translator)

256 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

NATIONAL BESTSELLER Wind/Pinball, a unique two-in-one volume, includes, on one side, Murakami's first novel Hear the Wind Sing. When you flip the book over, you can read his second novel, Pinball, 1973. Each book has its own stunning cover. In the...

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Moods

reflective 72%
mysterious 45%
emotional 21%
relaxing 17%
dark 13%
lighthearted 13%
adventurous 12%
sad 12%
funny 10%
challenging 6%
hopeful 3%
tense 3%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 45%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 13% | N/A: 6% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 39% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.39

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