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A review by blau_elmo
Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World by Haruki Murakami
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Equally, if not slightly better than Kafka on the Shore in my opinion.
This novel features two seemingly separate worlds with alternating perspectives, until suddenly towards the end, it is revealed at how inextricably linked the two worlds truly are. The characters are fun, the adventure they go on is riveting and creative and the inner turmoil of the protagonist as he realises his unfair fate is terrifying.
The plot in the alternate world is slightly too slow at times. However, its mystic backdrop is always breathtaking, so the extra descriptors do not feel too overbearing.
This novel features two seemingly separate worlds with alternating perspectives, until suddenly towards the end, it is revealed at how inextricably linked the two worlds truly are. The characters are fun, the adventure they go on is riveting and creative and the inner turmoil of the protagonist as he realises his unfair fate is terrifying.
The plot in the alternate world is slightly too slow at times. However, its mystic backdrop is always breathtaking, so the extra descriptors do not feel too overbearing.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content