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A review by mint7
First Person Singular by Haruki Murakami
challenging
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The most memorable stories were: Charlie Parker Plays Bossa Nova, With the Beatles, and Confessions of a Shinagawa Monkey. As always, Murakami's depiction of women is hard to get through sometimes. With the Beatles was my personal favorite from this collection.
Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism