Really well done
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I read it twice, which I almost never do. I will be looking for the author's other work.
Priya Lawson · 7/29/2026
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Fiction & Sci-Fi
Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman
by Haruki Murakami
5.0 · 2 reviews · 6 copies sold
Ebook specifications
- Pages
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- Reading time
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- File size
- 0.6 MB
- Published
- 10/9/2007
- ISBN
- 9780307387622
- Formats
- EPUB
Book synopsis
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.
#magical realism
#short stories
#japanese literature
#surrealism
#contemporary fiction
About the author
Haruki Murakami
Haruki Murakami is a world-renowned novelist who debuted in 1979 and has consistently alternated between writing long-form fiction and short stories. He views his short stories as 'guideposts to his heart,' providing a more intimate and experimental landscape than his novels.
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Clean file, easy read
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Honestly better than several full priced titles I bought last month. I will be looking for the author's other work.
James Mbeki · 7/22/2026
