A review by phoebedowling
Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami
dark
funny
reflective
sad
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
3.5
The ending was very impactful and beautiful, but whilst in the midst of reading I found myself getting bored and also frustrated by the casual misogyny of the narrator.
Graphic: Suicide, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, Alcohol, Pedophilia, Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Death, Grief, and Misogyny
Minor: Eating disorder