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Haruki Murakami

Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage by Haruki Murakami (Hardcover)

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“Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage” is a novel written by Japanese author Haruki Murakami. It was originally published in Japan in 2013 and later translated into English by Philip Gabriel in 2014. The novel is a contemplative exploration of themes such as friendship, loss, and self-discovery.

The story revolves around Tsukuru Tazaki, a man in his mid-thirties, who is haunted by the abrupt and unexplained estrangement from his four closest friends during his college years. The friends’ surnames all contain a color in them, except Tsukuru’s, which means “colorless” in Japanese. This feeling of colorlessness and isolation follows him into adulthood, impacting his ability to form deep connections with others.

Motivated by a desire to understand the reasons behind his friends’ rejection, Tsukuru embarks on a personal journey of self-discovery and introspection. His pilgrimage takes him to various locations, allowing him to confront his past and come to terms with the unresolved issues that have shaped his identity.

Throughout the novel, Murakami weaves a rich tapestry of dreams, memories, and introspections, creating a narrative that blurs the boundaries between reality and imagination. The story incorporates elements of magical realism and surrealism, which are characteristic of Murakami’s writing style. The novel also features classical music references, particularly to Franz Liszt’s “Years of Pilgrimage,” which serves as a metaphor for Tsukuru’s personal journey.

“Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage” is praised for its lyrical prose, philosophical reflections, and the exploration of the complexities of human relationships. As with many of Murakami’s works, it delves into the enigmatic and the metaphysical, offering readers a unique and thought-provoking literary experience.

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