I think Kafka and Wind Up Bird are pretty representative. If you've given them a shot, it's probable you just don't like his writing. I agree that Norwegian Woo

I think Kafka and Wind Up Bird are pretty representative. If you've given them a shot, it's probable you just don't like his writing. I agree that Norwegian Wood is different enough that you could try it, or Wild Sheep Chase, but I don't see particularly why you'd like them if you don't like the others. I'm a big Murakami fan, but I think he's a little like Rush, either you really like him or you dont understand why people like him. You're not the first person I've heard say this.