風の歌を聴け
風の歌を聴け
風の歌を聴け
1987 • 165 pages
Ratings27
Average rating3.4
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風の歌を聴け
風の歌を聴け
Ratings27
Average rating3.4
"Escucha la canción del viento (1979), la ópera prima de Murakami, sigue a un estudiante de veintiún años, sin nombre, de vacaciones en su ciudad natal, en agosto de 1970. El joven pasa el tiempo en compañía de su mejor amigo, apodado el 'Rata', una chica con cuatro dedos en la mano izquierda y un barman. A estos personajes se suma la figura de un escritor (inventado): Derek Heartfield, con quien se abre y se cierra la obra. Pinball 1973 (1980) se desarrolla tres años después. Ese mismo joven vive ahora en Tokio, con dos gemelas idénticas, mientras el 'Rata' sigue viendo pasar la vida en el J.'s Bar."--
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This is the first book I've read by Murakami. From what I understand, it is his first novel, and he hates it. He has removed its publication (at least in English) and it is difficult to find. However, what a remarkable book this is. Especially is this is truly his first novel, it has such confidence and ease. There is no performative aspect to it, like he has still learning to be a novelist. The story is spare, and odd, but with aching beauty in moments. It is really great. I'm eager to continue through his oeuvre, reading the next book in this “Rat” series, “Pinball, 1974”, another book he did not want published in English any longer. But still, I can tell I am going to have a real love for the works of Murakami.
Not his best. When I saw it in Audible, I figured it was new, but turns out it was early Murakami. It has the makings of what's to come, although no cats? And sex only gets a mention with no actual shagging or descriptions. But there is a well.
This book is proto-Murakami through and through. Though it lacks the surreal elements that characterize many of his later works, Hear the Wind Sing succinctly captures his style and writerly ethos. While it is not my favorite of his works and I would not recommend that someone read this one first, the book is great for what it is. Fans of Murakami may find it worth reading for the introduction alone, in which he tells the story of how he became a novelist.
