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Nov 10, 2016DCPL_JohnB rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
It’s a fascinating, surreal book. This is a world where weird stuff happens, where something can be both true and false simultaneously, where the consequences of actions echo a hundred miles away. Yet the characters deal with all this the best they can. But the story is also an enigma; complete understanding seems to drift just out of reach. Most questions here don’t have answers—most mysteries remain unsolved. No two readers will have the same interpretations. It can be confusing, even mind-bending. Yet Murakami’s style is so effortless and simple that it belies his underlying riddles. If you want someone to spell it out, plain and logical—if you’re uncomfortable with drawing your own conclusions, making sense of untied plot threads, or accepting magical realism, this probably won’t be an enjoyable book for you. That said, this is one of the best books I've ever read. Open to interpretation and filled with wonder, it's sure to leave a strong impression.