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South of the Border, West of the Sun
by Haruki Murakami
Ebook specifications
- Pages
- —
- Reading time
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- File size
- 0.2 MB
- Published
- 1/1/101
- ISBN
- 9780679767398
- Formats
- EPUB
Book synopsis
Hajime grows up as an only child in a postwar Japanese suburb, wrestling with a sense of incompleteness and the stereotypes of his middle-class environment. His world changes when he meets Shimamoto, a girl whose physical fragility and inner strength make her his first true companion. Bound by their shared status as only children and a mutual love for records and literature, they form a profound bond that transcends their youth. However, as they age and life pulls them to separate schools and neighborhoods, their intimate world begins to fade, leaving a haunting absence that will linger for years.
What you'll take away
- Explores the psychological impact of being an 'only child' in a society that views them with prejudice.
- Captures the delicate awakening of childhood love and the intense physical memory of a first connection.
- Reflects on the irreversible nature of time and how early experiences harden into one's identity like cement.
- Illustrates the power of music and shared interests to bridge the gap between two isolated souls.
- Portrays the transition from the safety of childhood to the awkwardness and self-consciousness of adolescence.
About the author
Haruki Murakami
Haruki Murakami is a highly acclaimed Japanese author known for his minimalist, smooth, and transcendently odd magic realism. His works are noted for being deeply moving, haunting, and beautifully poetic.
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