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When should I start reading Murakami?

Where to start with Haruki Murakami

  1. A Wild Sheep Chase (1982) Why not begin at the beginning?
  2. Norwegian Wood (1987)
  3. The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle (1995)
  4. Kafka on the Shore (2002)
  5. Absolutely on Music (2011)
  6. Men Without Women (2014)

How long does it take to read Norwegian Wood?

4 hours and 58 minutes
The average reader will spend 4 hours and 58 minutes reading this book at 250 WPM (words per minute).

How old should you be to read a little life?

I would recommend this book only to those who can handle it and I would not suggest anyone under the age of 18 reading it. See A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara on Goodreads and purchase through Book Depository*.

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Can children read Murakami?

It is not determined by age — but by the amount of understanding and awareness regarding the topics discussed. If the person is open-minded and is aware about sexual ethics and basic human decency, it’ll be good. There are many aspects of Murakami novels that I don’t find ethical — and I acknowledge it.

How is the girl described in Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami?

Naoko is a beautiful girl with ”deep and clear” eyes and a lovely smile, though her smiles and laughter are infrequent. When they reunite, she and Toru kind of start dating. Though Naoko does love Toru, the situation is complicated.

Is Norwegian Wood difficult to read?

Norwegian wood portrays a deep and intense story of love , philosophy and society with a mixture of simple words and non linearity. The story is very dark and depressing. Readers can feel it in their veins.

Can 15 year old read A Little Life?

Overall, this was an amazing book. I would recommend this book only to those who can handle it and I would not suggest anyone under the age of 18 reading it. See A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara on Goodreads and purchase through Book Depository*.

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What does Haruki Murakami write about the Japanese experience in Norwegian Wood?

Haruki Murakami writes about the Japanese experience in “Norwegian Wood”. It’s set in the years 1968 to 1970, so it mightn’t be the same now. However, it seems that the transition into adulthood is more demanding, more stressful. It also seems that there are more casualties, more teenagers fail to make the transition and end up committing suicide.

What is the book Noruwei no Mori about?

Norwegian Wood (Noruwei no Mori) is a 1987 novel by Japanese author Haruki Murakami. A 37-year-old Toru Watanabe has just arrived in Hamburg, Germany. When he hears an orchestral cover of the Beatles’ song “Norwegian Wood”, he is suddenly overwhelmed by feelings of loss and nostalgia.

What do you think of the book Norwegian Wood?

A magnificent blending of the music, the mood, and the ethos that was the sixties with the story of one college student’s romantic coming of age, Norwegian Wood brilliantly recaptures a young man’s first, hopeless, and heroic love. More Details… To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.

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What can I do at Haruki Murakami library?

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