Title: Too slow and weird for its own good
Review: This book was so unwieldy I had to force myself to read it. I realize this is probably the Japanese version of magical realism, but for some reason it was a tedious read. I think part of the reason why it was slow is the typical Japanese insistence on describing boredom and the mood of "what good can possibly happen" a little too well.The only other Murakami novel I have read as of now is Norwegian Wood, and that is a wonderful breath of fresh air in comparison. In fact, Norwegian Wood is one of my favorite novels in general - check that out if you are just starting with Murakami.
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