At what age should I read Norwegian Wood?

When you are 18 or over 18, probably due to things other “answerers” to this question stated. I have read it when I was 15 going on 16 and I had no problem with it but I think that for some people at that age it can be, let’s say, discomforting.

Which Murakami should I read?

The Best Books By Haruki Murakami You Should Read

• Norwegian Wood (1987) The book that propelled Haruki Murakami to fame, Norwegian Wood follows the student years of Toru Watanabe and his experiences with two women.
• 1Q84 (2009)
• Kafka on The Shore (2002)
• A Wild Sheep Chase (1982)
• Dance Dance Dance (1988)

Why should I read 1Q84?

The fantastical elements that make up most of his works translate well to this novel. The real and the unreal mix together to form a coherent story that immerses the reader into a world we all might know. If you like Kafka’s surreal feeling, you’ll love this book because there is a strong presence throughout it.

Is Norwegian Wood worth reading?

Norwegian Wood has all the great ingredients to make a good book, a beautiful and captivating story, good music and a group of compelling characters.

What is Norwegian Wood rated?

Not Rated
Norwegian Wood/MPAA rating

Is Norwegian Wood suitable for teens?

Haruki Murakami’s venerated novel of love and mental illness, Norwegian Wood, has been pulled off a reading list for New Jersey teenagers after a rash of complaints from parents. “I don’t think that’s relevant for any teenager,” mother Robin Myers said to local paper the Gloucester County Times about Murakami’s novel.

Is Norwegian wood easy 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.

What book should I read after Norwegian wood?

So if you want your next book to have an atmosphere similar to Norwegian Wood, I recommend: South of the Border, West of the Sun or A Whild Sheep Chase or the more recent Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki. Like many of his other books, these three have a protagonist similar to the one in Norwegian Wood.

Why Norwegian Wood is a must read?

With its focus on a man coping with his friends’ depression and his own mental state, Norwegian Wood is similar to other Murakami work in that it explores aspects of the human condition, features captivating characters, and raises relatable questions. Once he hooks you, you can take on the rest.

Why is Norwegian Wood so popular?

What is the best order to read Haruki Murakami books in?

Keep in mind this is only a suggestion, but I recommend reading these 6 books in the following order: Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage, which I have listed below, places Murakami’s thoughts on the unconscious in real circumstances.

Who is Haruki Murakami?

Haruki Murakami arrives to give a public lecture in Kyoto on May 6, 2013. In Slate this week, I assess Haruki Murakami, the internationally celebrated Japanese novelist whose new book, 1Q84, is currently climbing the best-seller lists.

What are the best books to read after 1Q84?

1 Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World 2 Kafka on the Shore 3 1Q84 4 The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle 5 After Dark 6 Killing Commendatore

When did Haruki Murakami’s The Kite Runner come out?

This three-part novel—which came out piecemeal in Japan in 1994 and 1995 and appeared in the United States two years later—helped establish Murakami as more than a favorite of Japan’s cool, Westernized youth. It famously won the support of Kenzaburō Ōe, the literary doyen who had previously been one of his most damning critics.