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adam_vandeusen's review against another edition
3.25
Graphic: Sexual content
sam_smith101's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Suicide, Mental illness, Pedophilia, and Sexual content
sophiamarkova04's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide
Minor: Suicide attempt and Sexism
grotesking's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual content
bella613's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I didn't love this book the way I loved Killing Commendatore. It was not quite what I expected, especially after hearing it was this book that exploded Murakami into fame. But I did connect with it. As it is with Murakami, there are some uncomfortable sections of the book. But there are some uncomfortable moments in life, so... it's sort of beautiful that he captures it so intensely?
I found myself most drawn to Naoko in this story. Midori as a character is someone I would probably not enjoy spending time with in real life, but added to the story in a mostly positive way. I didn't like Toru much in the same way that one might not like oneself. Listening from his pov felt like looking back on one's own life and seeing all the flaws and mistakes and self-centered choices that were made. But he was very real. That's one thing I also love about Murakami: all of his characters feel undeniably real.
My favorite part of the book was probably the long letter describing the sanatorium and the following visit to the sanatorium.
Graphic: Grief, Sexual harassment, Suicide, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Rape, Sexual content, Gaslighting, Mental illness, and Death of parent
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
giulidrago's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Sexual content, Mental illness, and Suicide
esv_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Sexual content, Suicide, Adult/minor relationship, Terminal illness, Mental illness, and Grief
Moderate: Cancer, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Infidelity, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Rape, Physical abuse, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Car accident, Chronic illness, and Sexism
cakrawala's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Sebuah buku dengan medium-paced yang di luar ekspektasi saya, dimana saya cukup menikmati alur ceritanya. Rumit, kompleks, dan mendalam. Tiap karakternya memiliki development yang baik sehingga para pembacanya dapat memahami bagaimana situasi dan kondisi yang terjadi. Duka ditinggal orang yang dikasih, rasa bersalah yang membayang-bayangi, kehilangan jati diri, dan berbagai konten lain yang ada dalam buku ini begitu emosional. Hubungan antar karakternya tentu menimbulkan banyak tanda tanya, tapi menurut saya disitulah hal yang menjadikan buku ini begitu menarik. Personality yang menonjol pada masing-masing karakter disusun begitu detail sehingga pembacanya dapat memahami jalan berpikir mereka sekalipun beberapa pemikiran dapat dikatakan cukup nyeleneh. Plot yang disajikan dalam cerita ini juga cukup menarik, banyak plot twist yang tidak saya sangka akan terjadi. Meskipun buku ini cukup tebal, namun tidak sekalipun saya merasa bosan dalam membacanya.
Namun buku ini bukanlah buku yang seharusnya dibaca oleh orang dibawah 18 tahun. Banyak konten yang eksplisit dijelaskan, yang mana menurut saya ada beberapa bagian yang sebenarnya tidak terlalu penting untuk dimasukkan. Sekalipun menikmati alur ceritanya, ada beberapa waktu dimana saya merasa tidak nyaman. Bagi yang ingin membaca buku ini sebaiknya melihat trigger warning terlebih dahulu karena banyaknya topik sensitif yang diangkat disini.
Graphic: Sexual content
hirokw10's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Sexual content
ceh517's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Death of parent, Sexual content, Child death, Mental illness, Sexual assault, and Suicide
Moderate: Alcoholism and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Miscarriage