A review by sungold
Rainbirds by Clarissa Goenawan
4.0
This book is, without doubt, a perfect bridge between Murakami and writers of similar flare but lesser status. Rainbirds, Clarissa Goenawan's first published book, reads much like a Murakami: abstract titles, complex relationships to strangers, familiar thematic elements (younger women with older men; youth abusing drugs and/or alcohol; strained family ties; supernatural interference)... With so much reminiscent of Murakami, the one piece that I felt could have been more embellished was the primary character's relationship to the stranger that visits his dreams. When one writes like a great, one must perform like that great; regardless of how Goenawan would like her work to be judged, Murakami is the standard she will be judged by.
Great read overall. Very pleased. Would recommend.
Great read overall. Very pleased. Would recommend.