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I enjoyed reading Murakami‘s short stories

Pls pls pld do get this book... I found it amusing and refreshing.. a diff perspective... Another Murakami gem

Nice book to read. My wife is very happy.

Paperbacks are of good quality.

What I loved most about this book is how it subtly examines the emotional struggles of men who find themselves disconnected from the women in their lives—whether through separation, loss, or emotional distance. The themes are universal, and the way Murakami captures the quiet, almost invisible pain of his characters is incredibly moving. Some stories are more straightforward, while others have that signature surrealism that makes Murakami’s work so captivating.

something of the mystery of the human mind is revealed in each of these stunning stories here the author is mostly interested in men + how they relate ( or don't ) to women a mirror image to Anita Brookner - who's mostly interested in women + how they relate ( or don't ) to men melancholic tales ( mostly about loss + regret ) with endings that often raise more questions than they answer the influence of Kafka can be felt throughout not least in the story entitled "Samsa In Love" in which a beetle awakens one morning to find its body has metamorphosed into that of a man ! with an appendage that does strange things when a woman comes calling !!

I had to wait for really long, over a month but the book was good.

Murakami te lleva a través de sus historias a la reflexión. Excelente.

This book contains a wonderful collection of seven short stories, from the aged Japanese writer. Each of the fictional stories is quite unique and specific in it’s circumstances. He deals with love, loss, sorrow, loneliness, finding closure, and moving on… What I loved about reading this book is that each story is beautifully written, with rich and granular observations. His writing demonstrates a deep empathy and understanding of the life experiences of a wide range of men (and it certainly crossed the cultural/ethnic/national boundaries between Japan and Australia for me). My impression was that this is a series of stories written by a senior man, about other men, largely to be consumed by men. It’s accessible for women and younger readers, but the nuance and emotional resonance may be lost on other audiences, to various extents. I found the length of these stories to be very satisfying. The characters and scenarios are serious, in some cases occurring simultaneously with life-changing events. The writing certainly drew me in, and I enjoyed the experience of reading it very much. Really happy with the translations by Philip Gabriel and Ted Goosen, in this edition. I can highly recommend this collection of short stories, especially for middle aged and older men (but other readers with an open mind may be able to appreciate the writing as well).