A review by jossarian4
Haruki Murakami and the Music of Words by Jay Rubin

5.0

It took me a little longer to finish this book, and I admittedly skipped a small portion as they were covering Murakami novels I have yet to read, and I wish to read Murakami's words first. I have to say while Jay Rubin can sometimes be melodramatic here, he does a phenomenal job summarizing, analyzing, and at some points defending Murakami's work. He also provides, alongside the analyzes, a sort of biography of Murakami. Any fan of Murakami that is looking for information AND readings of his work, look o further - Rubin's work here is the perfect introduction to Murakami criticism and a wonderful tool for anyone looking to understand him better.