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Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman
by Haruki Murakami
A young man returns to his quiet hometown and is tasked with escorting his younger cousin to a hospital for a chronic ear condition. As they navigate the familiar bus routes and strange encounters with a group of elderly hikers, the protagonist reflects on his recent job loss and personal isolation. In this evocative collection, Haruki Murakami weaves together surreal moments and deep emotional resonance, exploring the 'soft shadows' and 'faint footprints' of human connection.
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- Reading time
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- File size
- 0.6 MB
- Published
- 10/9/2007
- ISBN
- 9780307387622
- Formats
- EPUB
A young man returns to his quiet hometown and is tasked with escorting his younger cousin to a hospital for a chronic ear condition. As they navigate the familiar bus routes and strange encounters with a group of elderly hikers, the protagonist reflects on his recent job loss and personal isolation. In this evocative collection, Haruki Murakami weaves together surreal moments and deep emotional resonance, exploring the 'soft shadows' and 'faint footprints' of human connection.
What you'll take away
- Discover a collection of stories that Haruki Murakami considers an 'experimental laboratory' for his novels.
- Explore the surreal interplay between ordinary life and strange, fabulist occurrences.
- Gain insight into the author's creative process through an intimate introduction to the English edition.
- Experience the recurring themes of loneliness, memory, and the elusive nature of time.
- Enjoy stories that served as the creative prototypes for major novels like Norwegian Wood and Sputnik Sweetheart.
