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~ Shameless plug~ I love Murakami, and I did a podcast with a friend on "following an author's canon" through the eyes of Murakami's work: https://www.youtube.c
by lbotos 8y ago
~ Shameless plug~ I love Murakami, and I did a podcast with a friend on "following an author's canon" through the eyes of Murakami's work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEkaCe--UR0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEkaCe--UR0
I talked a lot about that idea of "exploring" vs. "plot" and what makes him so refreshing.
If you haven't read a Murakami I suggest starting with Sputnik Sweetheart first.
- tomduncalf 8y agoHa, funny you should say that. I've enjoyed every Murakami I've read with the exception of Sputnik Sweetheart. Couldn't finish it, there was just something about the style and the plot that I didn't enjoy. I started with A Wild Sheep Chase and thought that was a good start point. Also his book of short stories, The Elephant Vanishes, would be quite a nice intro if you prefer shorter stuff, I think.