Men Without Women: Stories
Men Without Women: Stories
Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Brief
BetaMen Without Women: Stories
Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 2014228
Short Story Collection • Fiction
Tokyo, Japan • Contemporary
2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Haruki Murakami's Men Without Women: Stories features seven tales exploring themes of isolation, loss, and longing in the lives of male individuals. Stories like "Drive My Car" and "Yesterday" depict personal journeys of dealing with emotions and relationships, highlighting the profound effects when these men find themselves without a partner.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Men Without Women: Stories by Haruki Murakami showcases his signature surrealism and introspective narratives, capturing the melancholic solitude of men. Critics praise his lyrical prose and compelling character studies but note occasional redundancy and predictability. Overall, it's a poignant exploration of isolation and loss, resonating deeply with Murakami's themes.
Who Should Read Men Without Women: Stories?
Men Without Women: Stories by Haruki Murakami appeals to readers who enjoy introspective, melancholic tales of solitude and human connection. Fans of Raymond Carver’s What We Talk About When We Talk About Love and Kazuo Ishiguro’s Nocturnes: Five Stories of Music and Nightfall will appreciate Murakami’s evocative storytelling and magical realism.
228
Short Story Collection • Fiction
Tokyo, Japan • Contemporary
2014
Adult
18+ years
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