Joanna Knycz Knycz itibaren 36990 O Castro, Pontevedra, Spain
Ah...love stories. Can i have my own Edward?
I'll admit that I'm not a fan of Haruki's work so this review might be biased. I find this particular book's reputation to exceed its actual quality. That is not to say that it doesn't have its merits. It's beautifully written and holds a lot of truths the way a good book should. Its plot is unpredictable and it's easy on the eyes. The characters, especially Nakata, are imperfect but manage to be endearing. What I take issue with is Haruki's writing style. Whether deliberate or otherwise, I find that he states the happenings rather than reveals them with the fanfare of a wand-wielding magician. He lays his cards on the table in a neat row. Some people like that style; I apparently don't. What appealed to me the most, however, was his reoccurring theme of 'connections'. Everything in the story is related. The characters are interlinked in fate whether they realise it or not. I believe a revisit will unearth even more of such 'links'. I also appreciate the little life experiences he weaves in his works. In conclusion, I'm drunk on fatigue and this is a badly written review so if you're a fan of his, you'll like this. If you're new to him, I suggest picking up another novel of his.