Deep Dive from The Japan Times 151: Haruki Murakami’s new novel. Plus, allegations resurface in J-pop.
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Mar 15, 2023 AI Snips
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New Murakami Means Different Things
- Haruki Murakami's new novel announcement matters differently to different audiences, from non-events to major cultural moments.
- Daniel Morales says Harukists rank new Murakami works highly and this release is a 10 for many fans.
Early Murakami's Signature Mix
- Early Murakami mixes lonely narrators with magic-realism elements like talking sheep and pinball spirits.
- Morales emphasizes these techniques defined Murakami's early reputation and readership.
Why Norwegian Wood Broke Through
- Norwegian Wood became a phenomenon by using straight realism and relatable themes of loss and impossible love.
- Morales links its commercial success to its accessible, linear storytelling compared with Murakami's earlier experimentation.