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Norwegian Wood
Book • 1987
The novel is told from the first-person perspective of Toru Watanabe, who reflects on his college days in Tokyo during the late 1960s.
It delves into his complex relationships with two women, Naoko and Midori, against the backdrop of student protests and social change.
The story grapples with themes of grief, mental illness, and the transition from adolescence to adulthood.
Watanabe's journey involves navigating his feelings for Naoko, who is emotionally troubled and eventually commits suicide, and Midori, who represents a more hopeful and vibrant future.
The novel is known for its evocative and introspective narrative, exploring the ephemeral nature of human connections and the search for identity and meaning.
It delves into his complex relationships with two women, Naoko and Midori, against the backdrop of student protests and social change.
The story grapples with themes of grief, mental illness, and the transition from adolescence to adulthood.
Watanabe's journey involves navigating his feelings for Naoko, who is emotionally troubled and eventually commits suicide, and Midori, who represents a more hopeful and vibrant future.
The novel is known for its evocative and introspective narrative, exploring the ephemeral nature of human connections and the search for identity and meaning.
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Mentioned by Lexi Bloom as one of the books that readers commonly reference, described as a very realistic love story.
Haruki Murakami's longtime editor spills the tea on working with the master
