Name: Kafka On The Shore
Brand: Haruki Murakami

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9780099458326

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2024-01-10

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Penguin

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Haruki Murakami

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Haruki Murakami is a Japanese writer and translator, born on 12 January 1949 in Kyōto, Japan. With his unique storytelling style and ability to blend reality with fantasy, he has captivated readers worldwide. Known for his thought-provoking novels such as "Norwegian Wood" and "Kafka on the Shore," Murakami's works explore themes of loneliness, identity, and the human condition. His writing has earned him numerous accolades and a dedicated fan base who eagerly await each new release.
Murakami's literary career began in the late 1970s when he opened a jazz bar in Tokyo called Peter Cat. Inspired by his love for music, especially jazz and classical music, these influences can be seen throughout his writing. He often incorporates musical references into his stories, creating a harmonious blend of literature and melody.
As an accomplished translator as well, Murakami has introduced English-speaking audiences to some of Japan's most notable authors. His translations of works by Ryu Murakami and Banana Yoshimoto have received critical acclaim for their accuracy and ability to capture the essence of the original texts.

Kafka Tamura runs away from home at fifteen, under the shadow of his father's dark prophesy.

The aging Nakata, tracker of lost cats, who never recovered from a bizarre childhood affliction, finds his pleasantly simplified life suddenly turned upside down.

As their parallel odysseys unravel, cats converse with people; fish tumble from the sky; a ghost-like pimp deploys a Hegel-spouting girl of the night; a forest harbours soldiers apparently un-aged since World War II. There is a savage killing, but the identity of both victim and killer is a riddle - one of many which combine to create an elegant and dreamlike masterpiece.

Kafka On The Shore

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