Description
“Norwegian Wood” is a novel written by the acclaimed Japanese author Haruki Murakami. It was originally published in Japanese in 1987 under the title “ノルウェイの森” (Noruwei no Mori), and it has since become one of Murakami’s most popular and widely read works. The English translation, by Jay Rubin, was published in 2000.
The novel is a coming-of-age story set in Tokyo during the late 1960s. It follows the life of the protagonist, Toru Watanabe, as he reflects on his youth and the experiences that shaped him. The narrative is framed by Toru’s memories of his college days and his romantic relationships, particularly his deep and complicated love for two women: Naoko, a fragile and troubled young woman, and Midori, a vibrant and unpredictable classmate.
Vaishnavi Choudhary (Verified Purchase)
Loved it….Kafka on the shore is also a great book you’d want to read if you are a murakami fan
Suresh Mali (Verified Purchase)
A beautifully written book!Please don’t read if you are prone to depression and mentally negative tendencies. Great experience for me!
Sourav Banerjee (Verified Purchase)
A really good read. Wish there was an end to Midori’s chapter which had some unfinished business.
Minhaj Hossain (Verified Purchase)
It’s definitely a moving story… Like something which can bring out tears and make you a little sad. Definitely murakami has got some magic.. but it hurt you for sometime if you think too much about it..