A review by gokurakuji
Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami

challenging mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

now i understand why this book is so controversial.

at some points i found myself understanding the popularity… but more often - as well as at the end - i found myself understanding why it’s infamous.

my second murakami book and, while i’m still interested enough in his other works, i did not enjoy this book much as a whole.
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