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Uomini senza donne | Haruki Murakami
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midhun.j.zacharia
Men Without Women | Haruki Murakami
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The stories seem to get more metaphorical as you make your way through the book. Yet it stays gripping all the way.

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nikekay
Men Without Women | Haruki Murakami
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Finished on 01 July 2024.

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IuliaC
Men Without Women | Haruki Murakami
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This is not the usual Murakami but I enjoyed it tremendously! Seven short stories about men and their experiences and relationships with women, that simply strike a chord.

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IuliaC @ShelleyBooksie thank you! 😊 13mo
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LaurenMags
Men Without Women | Haruki Murakami
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Mehso-so

I was excited to read something from Haruki Murakami but this collection was just okay. I loved one or two of the stories but the others were just not that interesting.

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Blackink_WhitePaper
Men Without Women | Haruki Murakami
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I have mixed feelings about this book, b/n pick & so-so. This is my first Murukami book, not what I expected 😒. Stories are ok, I liked few. But most of the stories are about heartbreak & monotonous. I like the first story. May be I need to read his novel.
This was my #August #doublespin 3🌟

Vansa "most of the stories are about heartbreak and monotonous" could be used to describe 90% of Murakami's oeuvre ??Also add solipsistic men and paper thin women characters ? 2y
Blackink_WhitePaper @Vansa omg 😂😂😂 2y
TheAromaofBooks Great progress!! 2y
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SusanLee
Men Without Women | Haruki Murakami
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Eggs 💗💛💗 2y
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Erinreadsthebooks
Men Without Women | Haruki Murakami
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Won this in a Goodreads Giveaway 🤩. Pretty excited considering I‘ve only read one Murakami that was assigned to me in college, and I‘m sure I didn‘t understand it (nor do I remember anything about it except the title). Hoping this starts a Murakami deep dive 🤿

Patchshank Interested to hear what you think. Im currently reading the tagged book by him. Its the first thing I've read. So far Im enjoying it. I might read some of his other stuff. 3y
Erinreadsthebooks @Patchshank You‘re starting with a big ‘ole read! I‘m really enjoying these short stories, and I look forward to your review on 1Q84. 3y
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Noveldrama
Men Without Women | Haruki Murakami
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Men without women is a collection of short stories.
I am not truly a fan of the short story because I love to be with characters longer I want to feel them.
This was my first reading short story collection.
I would say not all the stories in the book you would like.My favourite stories were 1st and the last one.
😊.Absolute love Murakami 💋
But maybe short stories are not my thing.
But I am not giving up.
While try reading more short stories

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srishti_jain
Men Without Women | Haruki Murakami
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#currentlyreading
This is my second murakami read. First one was Norwegian wood which I really enjoyed so I have high expectations from this too.
Also, follow me on instagram @thewordsmithgirl for bookish content 🤓
#books #morebooks #harukimurakami #booklover #bibliophile #bookworm

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Rehesina
Men Without Women | Haruki Murakami
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I am posting one book a day from my extensive to be read collection. No description and no reason why I got these books. Some are really old and some are new; there are quite a few. Join the fun!

This is day 19.

#BooksToRead #TBRPile #TBRMountain #Bookstagram

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dariazeoli
Men Without Women | Haruki Murakami
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I‘m posting one book per day from my ever-increasing TBR. No description. No explanation. Just books to read. Join the fun if you want.

Day 59.

#fromthetbrstacks

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kuhi_2208
Men Without Women | Haruki Murakami
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"I think it's possible to see what's inside the heart if you work hard enough at it. To look inside your own heart as perceptively and seriously as you can, and make peace with what you find inside."

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thelittledutcher
Men Without Women | Haruki Murakami
Mehso-so

There were moments of this book that shone for me and felt like the magic of other Murakami books. The reader is left a bit hollow towards the end, but it is worth a try!

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KNS
Men Without Women | Haruki Murakami
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This book will make you love short stories.

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Megabooks
Men Without Women | Haruki Murakami
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Thanks for the tag @JaclynW 🤩😊

1. Tagged for #authoramonth. I‘m trying to read more in translation.

2. I wish! If you don‘t use language, you lose it. Definitely true for me.

#two4tuesday @TheSpineView

TheSpineView Thanks for playing! 😃 5y
Megabooks @TheSpineView 👍🏻👍🏻 5y
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LauraJ
Men Without Women | Haruki Murakami
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Mehso-so

Most of these stories almost work, but the women are so uninteresting. Maybe if I were pining away for a lost love, I would have liked it better.
#AuthorAMonth

Trashcanman 👋🏼👋🏼😘 5y
LauraJ @Trashcanman 👋🏼👋🏼💪🏼 5y
Trashcanman @LauraJ 👋🏼👋🏼🤞🏼 5y
ValerieAndBooks That does seem to be a theme with Murakami in general. 5y
Soubhiville Logged, 14📚 (edited) 5y
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Megabooks
Men Without Women | Haruki Murakami
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Panpan

I‘m hesitant to pan a book written in a foreign language with possible questionable translation, but I only enjoyed two of these stories. The women in this book were very one dimensional and acted simply as a mirror of the feelings of the men in the stories. It wasn‘t a great collection, but I did like Kirby Heybourne‘s narration.

#audiobook #authoramonth #itried 👎🏻

Emilymdxn I felt exactly the same 5y
Megabooks @Emilymdxn oh good. I was afraid it was just me. Thanks. 5y
Soubhiville Logged, that‘s 5📚 5y
LauraJ Ditto. 5y
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Megabooks
Men Without Women | Haruki Murakami
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I started this in the shower this AM. I‘m still reading the first short story, but it‘s good.

I‘m getting a haircut at 2:30 CDT this afternoon (in 9 hours). Hopefully I‘ll feel cute enough to post a picture! Hopefully I‘ll still be awake! 😂😂

#authoramonth

Bookwormjillk Another reason to finally set up the shower speaker I got for Christmas. 5y
Megabooks @Bookwormjillk yes! I love listening to audiobooks in the shower. I find I have to slow them down from my usual speed 2.0 -> 1.25, but I‘m addicted to shower listening! 5y
ljuliel This is what I get for reading through the comments too quickly. .. I thought you said , “ I startled this man in the shower this morning “. 😲😬😱 5y
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Megabooks @ljuliel no, but that would make for a more interesting blurb, that‘s for sure! 😂😂 5y
BarbaraBB Looking forward to your hair 😊 5y
Megabooks @BarbaraBB it will probably be anticlimactic! I‘m not getting anything really different done. I wish I had full, curly hair like you!! 5y
Megabooks @BarbaraBB just posted my hair on Instagram and tagged you. And did you send me a present from book depository?? 😏😁😁🤩🤩🎉 5y
BarbaraBB I‘m on my way yo Instagram and yes I did.. I‘m sorry I couldn‘t add a personal note 🧡❤️ 5y
BarbaraBB It‘s not possible at BD - I think. Just hopped over to insta. Your hairs and you both look great 💃❤️ 5y
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dinalala
Men Without Women | Haruki Murakami
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lovely

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dinalala
Men Without Women | Haruki Murakami

“the way surviving hard winters makes a tree grow stronger, the growth rings inside it tighter.”

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Eggs
Men Without Women | Haruki Murakami
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Mehso-so

Cover art-is a woman a man‘s missing piece? According to Murakami, not necessarily. But without women, men‘s lives are different, perhaps quirkier. Short story collections can be hit-and-miss for me. I liked Independent Organ, but the rest were okay or meh. There are 7 stories about single men and what roles women (and their exes or lovers) play in their lives.

#authoramonth2020
@Soubhiville

Soubhiville Logged, 19📚 5y
Andrew65 19!!! 🍾🥂😳😍 5y
Eggs Thanks 😊. @Andrew65 5y
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NeedsMoreBooks
Men Without Women | Haruki Murakami
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Mehso-so

Murakami is one of my favorite authors but this collection did not seem like his best. All feature male protagonists in different stages of relationships with women. There are the famous motifs of lonely men, Jazz, cafes, the urban environment, and cats. I enjoyed Drive My Car, Yesterday, Kino and Samsa in Love. I don‘t care much for Scherezade, The Independent Organ, and Men Without Women. #AuthorAMonth

Come-read-with-me Thanks for the review. I had this close to the top of my TBR, but may move it down the list so I can tackle some favourites first! 5y
Soubhiville Logged, that‘s 10📚 5y
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Viji
Men Without Women | Haruki Murakami
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Have never read his books so thought I‘d start with stories.

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AkashPhoenix
Men Without Women | Haruki Murakami
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This is my favourite read of Nov 2019. Handcrafted stories that leave you speechless. Loved to see Murakami's version of Gregor Samsa, Justice Well Served! Kafka would be proud to see Samsa getting some well deserved love after a buggy life since 1915 :) Some quotes from this book hit you right at the spot 💘!
Now I have Percy Faith on loop thanks to Murakami!

#phirterikahaaniyaadaayi

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AkashPhoenix
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Just finished the first story and I'm loving it!

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Cathy_J
Men Without Women | Haruki Murakami
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Started this one a while back (at the snow ❄😊⛄) but couldn't really get into it. I finally finished it but did not enjoy it. A series of short stories that left me with more questions than answers. ⭐⭐

Usagi It seems that is the theme with his books. It leaves you with a lot of questions. 5y
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LionHeartLeo
Men Without Women | Haruki Murakami
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Murakami writes great short stories, but whenever I read them after one of his novels I feel a bit cheated or shorted after finishing one. I think because right at the point where I start to become invested & interested in a character, the story ends, sometimes abruptly.

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DMC_run8
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I didn't love every story but I do love his writing!

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Andrea4
Men Without Women | Haruki Murakami
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First Murakami and I enjoyed it. As often goes for short story collections, some more than others. I feel like Murakami's writing is for me a bit like when others read poetry, that is to say, you like it or you don't but can't necessarily explain why or even say if you "get it." I think some of the stories need more time than others to sink in.

DocBrown No more Pablo? 6y
Andrea4 @mdhughes72 I'll get back to it, I promise! Lately I've been speaking a lot more Spanish with people and I've had so many headaches I think I was kind of taking a break. Actually, fun news - I'm going to Chile in less than a month so spanish overload will happen and hopefully Neruda overload too!!!😁😁😁🌞🌞 6y
DocBrown Okay, now I‘m REALLY jealous! I hope you have a wonderful trip!! Didn‘t you say you have an abuelo there? 6y
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Andrea4 @mdhughes72 hahaha thank you! And I did, my grandparents' farm is still there but they are passed. My uncle has more or less lived there since my abuelo's passing. It's time to clear out the house though or at least make a start at it. 6y
DocBrown Sounds like a bittersweet trip then. Still, a great opportunity — I‘d trade places with you! 6y
Andrea4 @mdhughes72 maybe a little but I think enough time has passed that it's still more sweet. I miss is there and I REALLY miss the sun and heat!!!!! 6y
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edennugget
Men Without Women | Haruki Murakami
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Thoughts on Murakami's writing?

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Neptunes.Library
Men Without Women | Haruki Murakami
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So we begin the resurgence of our book club with one of my favorite authors 💛🧡❤️

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mrigasira
Men Without Women | Haruki Murakami
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The stories in this collection are about loneliness of men and how their lives are punctuated by women who are absent. The stories talk about missed opportunities and how the men find it difficult to stay connected without the women in their lives. Some of the stories appeal immediately, while others linger and start to make sense upon deep introspection. Not all stories are great, but there is a lot to like in the book.

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joshua828
Men Without Women | Haruki Murakami

“Curiousity, a thirst to know more”

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MaryJJ
Uomini senza donne | Haruki Murakami
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Cosa vuol dire amare? Quanta importanza ha una donna nella vita di un uomo ? Murakami tenta di dare una risposta a queste domande e lo fa attraverso una serie di racconti pressapoco brevi in cui vari uomini si scontrano col sentimento devastante ed essenziale dell'amore creando con esso un legame che sia altresì distruttivo o/e rigenerante.
Non so se quella di Murakami è una risposta o una supposizione ma leggerlo vale sempre la pena.

☆☆☆☆\☆☆☆☆

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I‘m moving to a new city in a month & I found a book club group on Facebook! Their motto: “We like to read, and we like wine. And food.” Does it get any better than this?! 📚🍷😍
I am sooo excited to try this out. Being a part of a book club has been something I‘ve been wanting to try for pretty much my entire life. I cannot wait to meet new people & talk to them about my favorite thing – books!

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ValerieAndBooks
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Both surreal and real! My first Murakami, and definitely not my last. Good thing I feel this way, as quite a few of his works are on the #1001Books list (this short story collection isn‘t included in the list).

mrsh62010 He is my favorite author 6y
Kammbia1 Glad you enjoyed it. Try A Wild Sheep Chase, The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle, and South of the Border West of the Sun. 6y
Kammbia1 A Wild Sheep Chase is my favorite Murakami novel. http://marion-hill.com/book-review-96-a-wild-sheep-chase-by-haruki-murakami/ (edited) 6y
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BarbaraBB I haven‘t even heard of this one, while i‘ve read a lot of Murakami. 6y
ValerieAndBooks @mrsh62010 I look forward to reading more by Murakami! 6y
ValerieAndBooks @Kammbia1 I will keep my eyes open for him from now on (most of my books are acquired used)! I recently found In a Norwegian Wood and Sputnik Sweetheart. Which of those two do you recommend? @mrsh62010 ? @BarbaraBB ? 6y
ValerieAndBooks @Kammbia1 that is a good review! Funny how you describe it as “surreal “, just as I did for this one! That must be his style, then?! 6y
ValerieAndBooks @BarbaraBB this collection seems to have come out very recently, so maybe that‘s why. 6y
mrsh62010 I've only read the wind up bird chronicle, kafka on the shore, and 1Q84. Loved all of them a lot but 1Q84 was my favorite. I know that doesn't answer your question haha but I've heard a lot of praise for Norwegian Wood. 6y
BarbaraBB I would absolutely recommend 6y
Kammbia1 Valerie, I have not read those 2 Murakami novels you mentioned in your question. But, I've heard great things about Norwegian Wood. I believe that was his breakout novel in Japan as well. Thanks for the kind words about my review. He definitely has a surreal quality to his work. 6y
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Alisnazzy
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About time I started audiobooking at work. Of course it has to be my favorite author.

ValerieAndBooks I liked this collection; the first I‘ve read by him! 6y
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sailu112
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Men without women. This books takes you to a space you wouldn't be able to go by yourself.

RaimeyGallant Good to know! And welcome to Litsy! #LitsyWelcomeWagon Some of us put together Litsy tips to help new Littens navigate the site. It's the link in my bio on my page in case you need it. Or if you prefer how-to videos, @chelleo put some together at the link in her bio. @LitsyWelcomeWagon 6y
sailu112 @RaimeyGallant thanks Raimey. It's super helpful and handy. Nice to meet you 😀 6y
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swatreads
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A good collection of short stories. I liked a few of them such as Kino, Drive My Car, Samsa in Love and Scheherazade. But none of them blew my mind like his other books. Definitely a good one time read for me. And it's a Murakami after all. His books are always worth the time😊 3/5
#murakamibookclub #murakamifanforever #murakamimarathon

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ValerieAndBooks
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Waiting to board— picked this up at the airport. This is my first Murakami.

Lmstraubie Safe travels! 6y
MichelleScott_author I love him! I haven‘t read this one, though. My fav is Kafka on the Shore. 6y
ephemeralwaltz I love Murakami! And I did love this collection. This is more on his 'realism' side in contrast to his 'magical realism' side which would be Kafka on the Shore which is also my favorite!! @Coffeeshopreviews! What a crazy read. 6y
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Billypar Ooh....enjoy! I haven't read this one, but I'm a big fan of his. 6y
Suet624 Where are you headed? 6y
DivineDiana Have fun! 6y
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TieDyeDude
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An excellent collection of short stories. My first Murakami, and certainly not my last. Kudos to the translators for their work.

DrexEdit Glad to hear your positive review. This book is definitely on my list! 6y
ValerieAndBooks I have been meaning to read him!! 6y
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izah.ahmad
Men Without Women | Haruki Murakami
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Trying to ease the brain with this one #holidaymode

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Morr_Books
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This is my third Murakami. I try so hard to like his books, but I just don't. I thought reading a short story collection might be more enjoyable for me, but it wasn't. Half the stories bored me and the other half I have no idea what was going on. Murakami had a tendency to end storied without a conclusion and it bugs the heck out of me. I dislike ending a book with more questions than answers. Sigh...

Aleida I recently finished 1Q84. It was a bear. I liked it, but it could‘ve have been about a quarter of the actual length. 6y
iread2much I also struggle to like his books. I try and I try and I try and I just can‘t 6y
Moray_Reads I find his style unbearable 6y
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Herschelian Giv n up even trying to read him, his writing style is just not for me - glad I am not alone! 6y
Morr_Books @Aleida I made it 400 pages in 1Q84 and then life got in the way and never finished but I was enjoying it. Will I be disappointed in the 2nd half? 6y
Morr_Books @iread2much @Moray_Reads @Herschelian I am so glad I'm not alone. My book club peeps all seem to love his work. 6y
Moray_Reads @Morr_Books I just get really bogged down in it. It seems to me he's one of those writers who had become so famous and popular that his publishers have stopped editing properly 6y
Aleida @Morr_Books you won‘t be disappointed with the story, but you‘ll have to work hard for it, haha. It‘s too long. But it‘s a satisfying end. 6y
iread2much @Morr_Books you are not alone! Many people I know also love his work, I just don‘t like it 6y
TiredLibrarian @Morr_Books I read this because title, and it's short & illustrated. I was baffled. I wondered if it would make more sense to someone who'd read more of his work. But you have to work hard to make me not enjoy a book about a library, and he did it. 6y
Morr_Books @TiredLibrarian I actually did read The Strange Library, and, while I enjoyed it more than other Murakami I've read, I by no means loved it. I think that is probably a strong sign that Murakami isn't for me. 6y
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swatreads
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If you don‘t know what you‘re looking for, it‘s not easy to look for it.

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Morr_Books
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Decided to take my coffee and book break outside this morning, as it is not too hot out yet. Hope I can finish this book before book club this evening, but after three Murakami books I might have officially decided that I am truly not a fan unfortunately. #bookclub

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#whatchareadingwednesday

Audio: Star Wars Ahsoka
Lunch: Men Without Women
Home: Father Gaetano's Puppet Catechism by Mike Mignola