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Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman

Haruki Murakami
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Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 2006

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Haruki Murakami

Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.2

42,033 ratings

68%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman by Haruki Murakami is a collection of unconventional stories blending magic realism and introspection. Readers appreciate the dreamy narratives and vivid imaginations. However, some find the plots uneven and the stories occasionally lack depth. Fans of Murakami's unique style will enjoy this immersive experience.

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Who Should Read Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman?

Readers who appreciate Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman by Haruki Murakami typically enjoy thought-provoking, surreal narratives with intricate character studies. Fans of magical realism found in Gabriel Garcia Marquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude or the introspective storytelling of Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go will find this collection captivating.

4.2

42,033 ratings

68%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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