From the surreal to the mundane, twenty-four stories that “show Murukami at his dynamic, organic best” (Los Angeles Times Book Review).
“A warning to new readers of Haruki Murakami: You will become addicted…. His newest collection is as enigmatic and sublime as ever.” —San Francisco Chronicle
Here are animated crows, a criminal monkey, and an ice man, as well as the dreams that shape us and the things we might wish for. From the surreal to the mundane, these stories exhibit Murakami’s ability to transform the full range of human experience in ways that are instructive, surprising, and entertaining.
Publisher : Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Publication date : October 9, 2007
Edition : Reprint
Language : English
Print length : 384 pages
ISBN-10 : 1400096081
ISBN-13 : 978-1400096084
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.2 x 0.86 x 7.9 inches
Lexile measure : 790L
Customers say
Customers find this collection of Murakami’s short stories engaging and well-written, with unique personal perceptions and diverse settings. They appreciate the book’s heartwarming and whimsical nature, and one customer notes it serves as an excellent introduction to his literary style and subjects. The book receives positive feedback for its value, with one customer describing it as refreshing summer reading. The pacing receives mixed reactions, with some finding it brilliant while others find it confusing.
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