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frogreads_'s review
I was listening to this as an audiobook. It wasn't very capitvating to me....just kind of weird. I felt like i was listening to people's thoughts but they were roundabout and not particularly interesting. The fantasy/strangeness aspect wasnt very well fleshed out.
Seems like more of a commentary of how people interact with society-i generally like that but not here. The descriptions of stuff were good but the dialog was bland. Not sure if this is just a problem with this book or if i wouldn't like more of the authors works.
Seems like more of a commentary of how people interact with society-i generally like that but not here. The descriptions of stuff were good but the dialog was bland. Not sure if this is just a problem with this book or if i wouldn't like more of the authors works.
Moderate: Violence, Death of parent, and Bullying
flowerssss's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Death of parent, Trafficking, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Infidelity and Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent and Bullying
marianadgmendes's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Moderate: Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Sexual violence, and Death of parent
april98's review
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
3.5
This book started as a strong five... so what went wrong?
(Admittedly, I rushed to the end which might have impacted my enjoyment.)
Murakami maintains a strange and slow rhythm for the majority of the novel and we are then thrust towards the end without any real preparation. I'm choosing to believe the pacing reflects the time of night. For those awake, the night feels long and once morning arrives, the after-hours adventure is done - without any real warning.
While the story focuses on Mari and, by extension, Eri, I wanted more chapters exploring surrealism and the strange happenings of side characters.
As readers, so many tantalising threads are dangled in front of us. If only Murakami allowed us to catch more of them.
This book started as a strong five... so what went wrong?
(Admittedly, I rushed to the end which might have impacted my enjoyment.)
Murakami maintains a strange and slow rhythm for the majority of the novel and we are then thrust towards the end without any real preparation. I'm choosing to believe the pacing reflects the time of night. For those awake, the night feels long and once morning arrives, the after-hours adventure is done - without any real warning.
While the story focuses on Mari and, by extension, Eri, I wanted more chapters exploring surrealism and the strange happenings of side characters.
As readers, so many tantalising threads are dangled in front of us. If only Murakami allowed us to catch more of them.
Graphic: Trafficking
Moderate: Blood and Violence
Minor: Bullying
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