A review by gracie_gloria
Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World by Haruki Murakami

adventurous challenging dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Really not my favourite Murakami book, which is a shame since he is one of my favourite authors. Often the misogyny in his work can be attributed to the flaws of the characters, but referring to the sole female character, who is instrumental to the plot and keeps the protagonist alive, as “the chubby girl” was disappointing.