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A review by yeahnaar
Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The book is beautifully written and is very engaging throughout. I would have rated it more highly, but it’s depictions of women and sexual assault/consent leave a feeling of ickiness that is hard to ignore. They detract from the book, but it is still a very enjoyable read
Graphic: Pedophilia, Rape, and Suicide