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A review by yorozuya
Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
My first Murakami and despite travelling while I started the book, I devoured it in the little time I had!
There's some messed up bits in here I won't lie but the writing style is so smooth and the way these dark themes are explored are so intriguing! The way Murakami describes memories will definitely stay with me for a while to come, and so will that very first scene of nothing but a description of a forest and a well...
There's some messed up bits in here I won't lie but the writing style is so smooth and the way these dark themes are explored are so intriguing! The way Murakami describes memories will definitely stay with me for a while to come, and so will that very first scene of nothing but a description of a forest and a well...
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Dementia, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol