![]() ![]() Murakami’s prose has a certain charm about it which is honest, straightforward, and clear, but also poetic and captivating to read: Murakami brings to light a fragile picture of the years between 18 and 22, as one struggles to become society’s definition of an adult. It is about a life filled with art and music most of all it places significance on the relationships and interactions between individuals who influence and shape each other. It’s about loss, trials of youth and finding yourself amongst a rapidly changing world. ![]() There is a focus on the protagonist’s romantic relationships but the novel offers more than just that. ![]() It follows the story of eighteen-year-old Toru Watanabe and highlights his experiences during his collegiate years. Murakami’s novel, published in 1987, became one of the author’s most famous and best-selling works and is as relevant today as it was then. Staff Writer: against the backdrop of the protests of the 1960’s in Japan over the presence of American military bases in Okinawa, “Norwegian Wood” by Japanese novelist, Haruki Murakami will relate to you in more ways than you know. ![]()
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