Dance Dance Dance
Dance Dance Dance
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Tokyo, Japan • 1980s
2002
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Dance Dance Dance by Haruki Murakami, translated by Alfred Birnbaum, follows a writer in search of a sense of purpose who revisits the Dolphin Hotel where he uncovers intertwined mysteries and reconnects with key individuals. The narrative explores themes of loneliness, connection, and the passage of time.
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Review Roundup
Dance Dance Dance by Haruki Murakami, translated by Alfred Birnbaum, is lauded for its dreamy narrative and rich, surrealistic layers. Reviewers praise its philosophical undertones and engaging prose. However, some find its complexity occasionally confusing and its pacing uneven. Despite these critiques, it stands out as a compelling and thought-provoking read.
Who Should Read Dance Dance Dance?
A reader who enjoys Dance Dance Dance by Alfred Birnbaum and Haruki Murakami would likely be drawn to enigmatic, surreal narratives blending reality with fantasy, similar to Murakami's Norwegian Wood and David Mitchell's Cloud Atlas. Fans of existential mysteries and introspective journeys will find this novel compelling.
95,178 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Tokyo, Japan • 1980s
2002
Adult
18+ years
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