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A review by ameliap_xo
Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
SADDEST BOOK EVER. I am thinking about it MONTHS later. Difficult read at points and tons of trigger warnings but is very reflective. Main character I found morally ambiguous but Murakami writes it so well that you still find yourself backing him at points.
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Suicide attempt