Kafka on the Shore - Haruki Murakami Reviews

My mum bough me this book for my birthday about 5 years ago, most probably because it has a cat on the cover. Since then i've read all of Murakami books available and this remains by far one of my favorites. The book consists of two main intertwining stories. That of 15 year old runaway, Kafka Tamura and elderly Nakata, who after an ...  Read the complete review

I first came across Murakami months ago, advised by my partner I began reading. This is one of my favourite books by him. The story is unique, gripping and damn right weird! I've never read a book like it. Definitely a book for Murakami fans, or those who enjoy surrealism, it's not an easy read! And this certainly was not an easy thing to review! ...  Read the complete review

Kafka Tamura is a runaway fifteen year-old with a great deal on his conscience, not least a possible murder. That said, he's not sure who the victim was or how he may have done it. Nakata is an elderly gentleman who isn't so bright, although he can talk to cats, and tends not to be far away from strange goings-on whenever they occur. Haruki ...  Read the complete review

Kafka Tamura is the most conflicted 15-year-old anyone could ever meet. Escaping his father and a dark Freudian prophecy, he runs away from his home in Tokyo, inexplicably drawn westwards to Shikoku. On his way he meets remarkable individuals, all of whom help him on his journey without intrusively questioning Kafka’s ...  Read the complete review

Little did I know when I picked up this book in the new category section of my local library that my concept of “ a challenging read” was about to be tested to its limits? I’ve read many classical books in the past and over the years I’ve read a few translations of modern books into English, but until now I’ve never attempted one by a Japanese ...  Read the complete review