Wind/Pinball: Two Novels
Wind/Pinball: Two Novels
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Japan • 1970s
2015
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Wind/Pinball: Two Novels by Haruki Murakami includes his first two novels, "Hear the Wind Sing" and "Pinball, 1973." These stories follow a young man's journey through friendship, memory, and disconnection, set in 1970s Japan. The protagonist navigates life's complexities, while exploring themes of loneliness and the search for meaning.
Contemplative
Nostalgic
Melancholic
Mysterious
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Wind/Pinball: Two Novels by Haruki Murakami offers an intriguing glimpse into the author's early style. The narratives are praised for their surreal and lyrical prose but criticized for being less polished and cohesive than Murakami's later works. Fans appreciate the introspective themes and unique atmosphere, while newcomers may find the stories lacking depth.
Who Should Read Wind/Pinball: Two Novels?
A reader who enjoys Wind/Pinball: Two Novels by Haruki Murakami likely appreciates surreal narratives, introspective characters, and postmodern themes. Fans of J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye or Kazuo Ishiguro’s A Pale View of Hills would find similar allure in Murakami’s blend of reality and the fantastical.
34,885 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Japan • 1970s
2015
Adult
18+ years
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