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David Fournier · 3/28/2026
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First Person Singular
by Haruki Murakami
5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 copies sold
Ebook specifications
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- Reading time
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- File size
- 7.5 MB
- Published
- 4/6/2021
- ISBN
- 9780593318089
- Formats
- EPUB
Book synopsis
A masterful collection of short stories from an internationally acclaimed writer, First Person Singular explores the blurred lines between memory and reality. The eight stories within navigate the quintessential Murakami landscape, featuring everything from a talking monkey to reflections on jazz and nostalgia. This collection invites readers to experience the profound and the surreal through the intimate lens of the first-person narrator.
What you'll take away
- Delve into a series of stories that masterfully blend the mundane with the magical.
- Explore themes of memory, youth, and the haunting nature of the past.
- Enjoy specialized narratives centered on music, including jazz and the Beatles.
- Experience the unique philosophical reflections that define the author's world-renowned style.
- Discover a mix of realism and surrealism through distinct, character-driven narratives.
#short stories
#japanese literature
#surrealism
#magical realism
#contemporary fiction
#memory
About the author
Haruki Murakami
Haruki Murakami is a celebrated author of numerous works of fiction and nonfiction, including Norwegian Wood and The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle. His work has been translated into dozens of languages and has earned him global literary acclaim.
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Hard to put down
The dialogue is sharp and never feels forced. Already added two more to my cart.
Claire Kaur · 3/24/2026
