Birthday Stories by Haruki Murakami

Birthday Stories

Haruki Murakami with Andrea Lee, Lynda Sexson, David Foster Wallace, Ethan Canin, Russell Banks, Claire Keegan, Lewis Robinson, Raymond Carver, William Trevor, Daniel Lyons, Denis Johnson, Paul Theroux

182 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction short stories emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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Description

This is a collection of 12 birthday stories from some of the most distinguished authors of recent years. The stories have been selected and introduced by Haruki Murakami.

Community Reviews Summary of 373 reviews

Moods

reflective 68%
emotional 56%
lighthearted 50%
sad 43%
challenging 37%
dark 37%
mysterious 31%
adventurous 25%
funny 18%
hopeful 12%
relaxing 12%
inspiring 6%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 47%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | A mix: 21% | N/A: 21% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

N/A: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 35% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.49

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