Took the book from my college library. Was really enjoying it till I got to a chapter with the name rat in it. That made release it was part of the rat trilogy I have heard about. So I went back and read the previous ones.
They were alright. But this book is on an another level. Really loved reading it. I mostly read it at night so the magical realism parts really cool to read before sleeping. As someone else mentioned here, it's like peering into someone else's dreams.
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It starts off strong then falls flat after getting to America. Like another reviewer said way too much description of everything. So many unnecessary passages.
It gets tiring after a while.I don't hate descriptions though.
Murakami and foods are something magical and you can just see the place in your head. Here though it's Idk boring after a while.
It was really predictable for me too after the 60% mark. I could see the ending scene form a mile.
Overall a just a good time read. It also has a movie adaptation. Have seen some scenes from it. Planning to watch it fully soon.
The plot is straightforward, and the writing is clear but not particularly remarkable.
It follows a young woman and her journey as a prostitute. It was Intresting to read how she tackled her issues and see how the story will end.
The plot is not that predictable but not innovative either. It’s a decent choice for a light, uncomplicated read.
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This is one of my all time favorites. I am giving a 4 because I have a weird relationship with the book and it's not perfect.
Sometimes I remember the good parts then the bad. But still I all the parts are there in my heart. I can clearly visualise everything.
Stormtrooper, the walks with forests, the food and dates with midori.
The book has some weird stuff though. Like midori at the shrine at home.
Still I highly recommend it. This was my first Murakami and it has been a great journey since.
He made me remember how much fun I had reading as a kid and because of him I am able to enjoy reading like I used to.
It's just something when you find that one book and you just can't put it down. I was missing it and got to relive that feeling with this one.. Can't wait to read all of Murakami.
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