WHERE TO START WITH HARUKI MURAKAMI

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I hope this is helpful to people who need it and I hope this makes everyone stop leaving hate comments on all my murakami videos thank you~
Review Playlist: • Haruki Murakami
F.A.Q.
1. KATE you read so many Murakami novels?? Where do I start??
AYE YOU'RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE YO
2. How do you pronounce your username?
Pfeil is pronounced “file” - it’s German
3. What is your college major/what do you do in college?
I was originally a nutrition major and I’m now in English Education. I’m planning on teaching English in Korea
4. What languages do you know?
English, Spanish, German, Korean and ASL. Yes, feel free to leave comments in any of these languages and I’ll try my best to reply in that language - my German is a little rusty since I only use it with my Grandparents and I’m currently learning Korean soooo cut me some slack lol English and Spanish though I’m (basically) fluent.
5. YOU LIKE KPOP???? WHAT GROUPS/PEOPLE/SONGS?
Yes, I love Kpop - I post kpop related unboxings/MV reactions and first listens and stuff like that on this channel! My bias groups are BTS and EXO (and EXOCBX) and my UB is Zhang Yixing. I also fucking LOVE Bastarz, Seventeen, Blackpink, Dean, CL, and GD. I also watch kdramas so totally feel free to chat with me about them in the comments!

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@adamgunn2885 6 лет назад

I started with Norwegian Wood and my god it was a good choice. The most beautiful book ever!

@murakamireads 6 лет назад

I'm glad you liked it!! Hopefully you'll enjoy his other books too!! :)

@thegreekestgid4705 5 лет назад

Why do u think she thinks it's boring? Im hesitant to read it now because of this review

@timothylau9703 4 года назад

(First of all Norwegian Wood was my first Murakami novel I've ever read and it's still my favourite of all time) I guess the reasons why Kate finds Norwegian Wood not as interesting as Murakami's other works is firstly because Kate enjoys the magical elements more. Plus Norwegian Wood is the kind of novel that is very closely connected to post-WWII Japanese, especially in the 60s where political campaigns such as Zenkyoto (Japanese Communist movements) occured. And that social background is quite far from what and where we are like right now.

@originalname2786 4 года назад

@@timothylau9703 you do have to remember that the war is very prevalent just about all of his works, it's just that Kafka was written closer to the time

@timothylau9703 4 года назад

@@originalname2786 Seems like there's some misunderstanding. I didn't mean WWII or post-war trauma in my previous comment, please don't get me wrong. What I meant by "post-WWII Japan in the 60s" is basically the Zenkyoto anti-Imperialism movements. This bit of contemporary Japan history is pretty far away from readers now. And that with such a focus into the contemporary aspect of life in the 60s, NW and some of Murakami's earlier works may not appeal to all, because of the cultural and historical barriers. Thus I find Kate's opinion understandable. Of course Murakami does go back to the post-war experience from time to time in his other works, but he usually approaches them from a surrealist or magical perspective, in search of lost memories. It is also reasonable why some find this approach more interesting rather than just recounting "real life" events in a realist manner. Assuming most if not all of Murakami's die-hard fans came for his magical realism. 😉

@Grace-op7mr 6 лет назад

did anyone else see the little hamster rolling around in the ball

@miso9896 6 лет назад

SAW IT! XD

@doreenlim649 5 лет назад

@@miso9896 HAHA HAHA I saw it too.....

@alamedvav 5 лет назад

Dance Dance Dance

@FashAveGirl 4 года назад

Not until I read this comment🤣

@Violetcas97 6 лет назад

I'm so frustrated with the fact that you get hate on your original Murakami video. I thought it was informative and I agree completely with the opinion that Murakami's work is better suited for an older audience

@murakamireads 6 лет назад

It's frustrating to me too haha I mostly just delete them now, but it's still quite frustrating to have to see/read them still! And I was told by my teacher to wait until I was older to read Murakami, and I'm so happy I did - which is why I ALWAYS say he's for an older audience! :)

@imashx 3 года назад

My first ever exposure to H. Murakami was his short story Samsa in Love. Which was published in the New Yorker. What struck me was the way he wrote about the topic of love. Also the language and the imagery. I know Charles Bukowsky is on another playing field. But theres a kind if rawness in Murakami style of writing that leaves one tasting the tiniest speck of dirt. Great video. Makes me want to make one about where i actually started with Haruki murakami.

@NehaSharma-eo9lc 4 года назад

I would say Thank you for being honest with your reviews. A booktuber doesn't necessarily have to *praise* the authors ; neither do they need to show that how they love every book. We all are humans. If our tastes in food, clothes, places can differ than books too are no exception. Go girl! Love from India. 🇮🇳 💖

@houtarou285 5 лет назад

18:18 hamster roll in three two one 😍😂

@ItumelengS 4 года назад

Thank you I was wondering what the hell was moving the ball

@timothylau9703 4 года назад

Thanks for noting 😂😂 that hamster made my day!

@renzojose6555 3 года назад

That's hilarious

@paulharmon2216 4 года назад

I loved your review/ comments about 1q84, my favorite murakami book and one of my favorites of all time. Just keep doing your thing but your enthusiasm is wonderful.

@hockey0921 4 года назад

Kate, I absolutely love your Murakami videos!! I'm currently on his book marathon and would watch your review vids whenever I finish a book of his. Thank you so much !! :)

@dc-np7ts 3 года назад

I started with his collection of short stories titled The Elephant Vanishes. For me this was a helpful introduction to Murakami, like a sampler platter that showcased his different styles and thematic interests. Some real gems in that collection! My spouse, who introduced me to Murakami, had a completely different route. Her first Murakami title was Hard Boiled Wonderland, which I wouldn't recommend for first time readers, but that was the book that reeled her in. Goes to show that although everyone is different and drawn to different things, there is no right or wrong way to fall in love with Murakami.

@ericpratfall549 Год назад

This my entry and how I tell others for the same reasons

@beckyybob95 6 лет назад

Thank you so much for making this video, it has been super helpful! I have never read any of Murakami's books and this video has just introduced me to him! These books sound awesome! I wanna get onto these straight away ☺️♥️

@saraperdue6775 4 года назад

After Dark was the 1st book I read by Haruki Murakami. I enjoyed it so much 😁

@karmak.5810 3 года назад

I started with Kafka on the Shore 😍 it was THE book that helped me start reading 😋 I freaking did an Eng presentation for my finals on this. They thought I was crazy 🤪 Bish. I AM CRAZY. 🤣🤩

@christellebadillo7751 3 года назад

Norwegian Wood’s my first ever Murakami book waaaay back in 2011. I read After Dark after it and MAAAAAAN that was an intense jump lol! Love ur channel! ❤️

@hoseoljeong4301 5 лет назад

I was waiting for your 1Q48 review but while I'm at it, you just made me so interested in the rest of Haruki Murakami's books. Thank you so much!

@wannaib 4 года назад

A wild sheep chase was my first book of his I ever read . To this day it's one of my favorite books ever. Loved your video

@sagunrai8689 4 года назад

Mine too

@gabrielleperez6548 4 года назад

I really enjoyed this video. You were recommended by YT and you made me read Harukami’s books and I don’t regret it! I’m reading The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle rn and I’m loving it so much :)

@maybefyn4220 6 лет назад

I'm absolutely living for your attitude in this video, yaaaas girl !!

@murakamireads 6 лет назад

thanks girl ;D I'm not a lady who takes shit from people on the internet loll, just had to put the haters in their place real quick at the beginning of this video (:

@zlee001 4 года назад

Yaaaaassssss

@jaykelley103 4 года назад

This 'yaass' shit is so fucking corny and makes you look like a dumb child.

@fartyuio 4 года назад

@@jaykelley103 tom you are a dick

@ryangraves538 3 года назад

I like your voice, it's soothing, I was just looking for a ten page short story to review for class. Stayed for your review and ratings, good job

@jaimealfredobarcena2420 4 года назад

I started with 1Q84 and you're completely right about it being slow-phased but then when you got through it, definitely worth it!

@Maren617 4 года назад

Thank you so much for your recommendations - they certainly helped me. I'm very happy I found this channel. :-)

@sharkiealami7817 5 лет назад

I’m new to Haruki murakami, this review helps me a lot. Cheers! ❤️👍🏻

@misty3276 4 года назад

I accidentally found Murakami! 1Q84 was out on display at my library and sounded intriguing and right up my alley. It did start slow but I plowed through and loved it! I’m still working my way through all the rest of his books. I’ve read wind up, Kafka, Colorless Tsukuru, and South of the Border. I will probably continue in publication order as you recommend. I just recently found your channel and am frantically jotting down your favorites for 2019 and the decade since you love Murakami! I’m obsessed.

@murakamireads 4 года назад

Omg thank you! I hope you love any books you pick up cause of me and continue your murakami journey!! 😊

@theorangecollective.7663 6 лет назад

Sweeeet. I just finished Kafka on the Shore (my first Murakami book) so glad to know where I can go next :)

@ashl9450 3 года назад

That’s the first Murakami book I read aswell!

@theorangecollective.7663 3 года назад

@@ashl9450 How weird, strange and amazing??

@vishhalrajesh17 3 года назад

My first one as well and I loved it

@johncontreras8265 3 года назад

Just finished Kafka on the Shore and loved it!!! I've read The Elephant Vanishes way back in the day as well! Love your collection!

@DebmalyaSinha 4 года назад

Very very pertinent suggestions. Thank you Kate.

@joep.1792 5 лет назад

Great video! All of your favorite works are mine too. I'm reading 1Q84 now and it is simply mesmerizing. I enjoy how Murakami always incorporates references to other popular authors and great musicians in his beautifully surreal novels. Keep up the good work!

@LeafbyLeaf 4 года назад

Thank you so much for this. Your enthusiasm and insight are a treat. For me, I've only read Norwegian Wood but I want to explore more of his oeuvre. I think I'll take on South of the Border, West of the Sun next. Looking forward to more of your videos.

@andrewsokulski8922 4 года назад

Great video! Haha, Dance Dance Dance is weird but very interesting 🧐 The aspect of carrying on despite the troubles is quite inspiring. “Just don’t let your feet stop.”

@nathanyoung6932 6 лет назад

Thank you very much for this video! Was really looking to get into Haruki Murakami's books but couldn't decide where to start. Will definitely start with Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage!

@azilmarie 3 года назад

it's 2020 and saw this just now. thank you!

@prerza 6 лет назад

I just came from your first video on this! I'm so sorry that you had to deal with such bs. Seriously. Thanks for the recs! I'll be reading my first Haruki Murakami book soon i hope - i choose Norwegian Wood :)

@ChrisBrooks34 6 лет назад

When I searched Murakami's novels something interesting showed up; Haruki Murakami Bingo and I knew I had to share this with everyone who maybe didn't know.

@Jlukecampos 4 года назад

I absolutely loved the first parts of 1Q84. It definitely got me into his writing style

@Adarsh-fv4hi 4 года назад

I really loved your video.... Thanks for making this video. It help me a lot. 💛💛

@eli_s315 6 лет назад

Oh. My. God. This is the second of your videos that I watch (the first one was your first "Where to start with") and I agree with you in so many aspects that I feel like you came from heaven to me. Haha It is so nice to see that I'm not lonely in Murakami's world. I'm going to watch your reviews on each of his books. Great video! P.s: As I read his stories I'm like "Wow, this is so graphic". If my mother (a fully grown woman that has seen so many things in her life) read some of his books, she'd most likely die from a heart attack.

@hollyc4624 5 лет назад

Thanks for the recommendations! I think I am the only person in this area that has read Murakami so I have no one else to get recommendations from. I completely agree with your suggestions about the adult themes. Although if a younger person were to read these books some of the themes might be missed depending on the book. It’s been awhile since I’ve read them to recall how explicit they were. But even the thread of the stories would be complex. I started with 1Q84 for some reason and loved it. Then read Colorless and loved it also. I just bought the new release but I think Kafka sounds good too. I will give it a try. Thanks!

@TheAmazinRaven 3 года назад

Thank you for this. I’ve never heard of this author but now I am VERY intrigued.

@quraisyakamarudin1864 5 лет назад

Hi, Thank you for making this video, I just finished Colourless Tsukuri Tazaki. I just want to hear a book review regarding Haruki Murakami piece and you did it awesome. I get all the important points in your video too.

@anthonysablan8650 5 лет назад

@0.51 “that’s great for you, I don’t care!”is my new all-purpose catchphrase. Thank you

@bradydavis5791 5 лет назад

I read Kafka on the Shore when I was 25 and I was just starting to get into magical realism. I knew it was risky to start with, felt assured because I studied metaphysics previously. That topic, though interesting, does kinda fly over my head, but I'm patient. You mentioned Kafka had post modern elements. I missed that completely. Lol I'm reading it again just because you said that.

@SundramShahi 5 лет назад

I've your watched earlier video too and this one I'm watching for the 3rd time and now I've decided I'll start kafka as I only have that book and you've convinced me to start this book 😁😍 Thanks for letting me decide 😊 I came to know about your channel yesterday and became a fan of your channel 😁😍 and followed your insta too 😁 hopeful of seeing more videos of yours . Thanks again

@mkdesu 3 года назад

I'm 16 but i really enjoyed reading Haruki Murakami's work. I felt really immersed and engrossed with the story. My mom bought Men Without Women she didn't know who the author is, I'm glad to stumble upon such a great author. And I'm looking forward to reading all of his work.

@tintinamit327 5 лет назад

Just few days ago I started with "South of the border". And finished it just few moment ago. ☺

@chromemuffin5514 6 лет назад

I loved this review, I wish it had been around when I first started reading Murakami. You're so right about not reading Dance Dance Dance first lol. And that his books are generally for an older audience. One chapter from Wind Up Bird still traumatizes me to this day. I wish I hadn't read that in the middle of class in high school. Anyway, great job!

@murakamireads 6 лет назад

I have NO IDEA why people start with Dance Dance Dance - and I've seen MULTIPLE people saying that where they start and i'm just like but why??? If you're talking about the same chapter I was traumatized by in Wind Up Bird then I totally understand what you mean - and anyone who reads that chapter and says HM isn't for 18+ audience is pretty fucked up lolll

@Mikyshor2323 4 года назад

Im reading the Wind Up Bird rn can you tell me in which of the 3 books is this chapter? xD im so curious but i dont wanna be spoiled lol

@paradiseaflame 6 лет назад

I started with After Dark, loved it... & I now need all of his books. 😭❤️ he captivated my interest reallll quick

@murakamireads 6 лет назад

I'M GLAD!! After Dark is one of my faves so I'm glad you liked it!! :D

@FivedaCj 4 года назад

I have started with After Dark today ^^

@paradiseaflame 4 года назад

Nour Areum omg I hope you like it!!!

@FivedaCj 4 года назад

@@paradiseaflame I just finished it... Wow, I feel a bit confused, never read a book like this one . It's my first Murakami book to read, I think I need to re-read it again as to answer some questions racing in my mind. It was unique and I'm left with no answers 😅 but then the story isn't supposed to give answers I guess, I'm just amazed I can't described it

@mitchellli1914 6 лет назад

!!! Just finished Tsukuru Tazaki for the 3rd time ~ love it so much :) Def. recommend it as a first Murakmi book.

@susieeatsbooks1277 5 лет назад

Was thoroughly intimidated by the Haruki Murakami section at my local bookstore so this is MUCH appreciated!!

@MichaelButlerC 6 лет назад

For some reason I only ever read 1Q84 (of Murakami) and then after a few years I'm rereading it, lol. But I really will move on to Kafka on the shore after this. Ignore all the haters!

@jamesmitchell2114 3 года назад

You are superb I love all of your reviews. 😍

@mrstory5186 3 года назад

You and your recommendations are beautiful ❤️

@yourkalpana 4 года назад

Kafka on the shore is my favourite. Thanks for the video. It was helpful 😊

@rosealizaigualada1572 3 года назад

Just finished reading Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki for my first Murakami. Thanks for the recommendation! Looking forward to reading more of his works.

@sleighmyspire 5 лет назад

Wohoo I thought there was something wrong with me for not liking Norwegian Wood out of all his novels i read this (which is probably more than half). Gonna go watch that specific review of yours right now :D

@stevenbetz2041 4 года назад

Great video. Thanks for the break down.

@Jennahleigh3 6 лет назад

I started with 1Q84, just by chance of picking it up at a thrift store and hearing he was great. LOVED IT! now looking at this video, has helped me so much to start my Journey into his novels. So exited to start..

@wdewey 3 года назад

reading a wild sheep chase as my first and really loving it so far, cant wait to read more!

@sucui3285 4 года назад

it's amazing fit that you finished all his major works

@nanochan1168 4 года назад

When you said it's for older audience I was like oh damn why then you said 17_18 and I realized that 22 is old ..... I'm no longer a young soul 😭... Thank you for the recommendation I think I would like to start with the colorless one😄

@JungianHeights 3 года назад

There is nothing wrong with that at all. I think you need to be of a certain state of mind, someone who is invested in philosophical discussion and learning through literature. If you want to be spoon fed (some people usually want everything explained to them) then Murakami is not for you but being an old soul is a good thing! :)

@subhakhan1900 4 года назад

Lol i just subscribed bc you sound so done and relatable in the intro

@OSarahKate 3 года назад

I’m so lost on where to start a Murakami book - Saving this video for when I’m brave enough to start that journey!

@aleena6325 3 года назад

Start from Norwegian Wood. You'd not regret :)

@liamariavoelker4162 3 года назад

Don‘t start with Norwegian Woods when you don‘t like contemporary. It‘s a very dark depressing book. No plot, very slow.

@wackytortoise 2 года назад

Kafka on the shore is a must. I always try to not read that book because im not sure if I'll like whimsical magical story as im not really a reader. But it was good, like good good it gets weird a few parts on the story.

@AldoChinen1975 5 лет назад

great review! I agree with you on reading "the wind up bird chronicle" at the end, but for me is because is the best; after the "the wind up..." the rest of his books doesnt taste the same anymore....

@anicasingh5005 3 года назад

i just finished after dark and now i will read kafka, thank you so much for this video!

@mathilde2831 5 лет назад

hey Kate, I stumbled upon this video, and went back to your previous recommendation video and realised that I was probably one of the people that commented something about the age thing. And allthough I started reading him when i was 16 and always felt like i was mature enough for his books, i do now agree that maybe the average 16 year old would struggle a bit more with it then me. So I feel that apologies are in place :). This was a great video, definitely will recommend it to people that ask me where to start with him :D;

@loveshorn7423 6 лет назад

Just found your channel, thanks for the recs!

@evan827 3 года назад

thank you for getting me into murakami. i think ive now read just about all of his novels. i'm even in the process of collecting them all in the original japanese print

@pedrotagliari 4 года назад

Great video! Sorry for people being so mean about the last one. I really liked the overview of his novels and I will do follow some of the suggestions. So far I've read a couple of his books and pretty much agreed to what you said.

@beilbigi 2 года назад

Thanks for this video - I read 4 of his books and loved to get some opinion about reading more of his books. Thanks 🙏🏻

@gatsbyspet9344 5 лет назад

You havent mentioned WHAT I TALK ABOUT WHEN I TALK ABOUT RUNNING !! Amaaazing book

@murakamireads 5 лет назад

Gatsbys Pet I’ve read in since this video bit that book is nonfiction and very hard to compare or talk about alongside his fiction novels

@nicoletorres5986 4 года назад

Kate Pfeil what about his short storie collection

@zenbrandon 3 года назад

@@nicoletorres5986 best collection, imo is Blind Williow, Sleeping Woman. But The Elephant Vanishes is a great overview and starting point, too.

@bhanumittal3038 5 лет назад

I started with "After Dark" :p really liked it. And after that went to "Kafka on the Shore" which was quite a bizarre read. The only problem I had with "Kafka on the Shore" is from a technical standpoint it is like a standard coming of age fantastical novel. But towards the end, it is mentioned that Kafka himself does not move back to the real world because of self-actualization but because of the lady, he is in love with, "told him to do so" which kind of really disappointing as there is no real conclusion to his character. What do you think?

@hunrenes 6 лет назад

i love u kate, you're seriously the best book reviewer out there + the fact that u like exo? BONUS!

@murakamireads 6 лет назад

haha thank you~! And yes EXO-L over here, I love my boys ;D

@malavikatn2230 5 лет назад

Exo-l here :)

@discworldhero 6 лет назад

Really enjoyed this video. I started with Wind Up Bird Chronicle and didn't really know what the hell was going on but couldn't put it down ( I only picked it up because of the interesting title, had no idea who the author was). I've still only read a few; 1Q84 which I loved and Kafka on the Shore which I am halfway through and loving. This video has helped me decide which ones to try next, as I really enjoy the contrast between the description of daily lives of the characters and the fantastical plots unfolding around them. Thanks for uploading, fuck the haters; they are hollow people and Oshima would sass them big time.

@Liliquan 5 лет назад

Did you just say that Murakami wrote a novel with a female main character? Hell must be pretty cold these days.

@nirchuy 6 лет назад

The first novel that i readed by him was wind-up bird chronicle, and i was cool to me, now i'm reading norwegian wood and i think it's a easy, fun read

@reluctantsocialist2670 4 года назад

Chuy Maruy see, look how great I am that I’ve broken your rules and how easy I say it was lol funny how you just so happened to start with those 2 novels

@georginabaker5022 4 года назад

Fantastic video! I started with Norweigan Wood and thought it was wonderful. That was until I read Kafka on the Shore and now the contemporary books bore me a little. I have Sputnik Sweetheart and a Wild Sheep Chase on my shelf waiting for me next. Sputnik is so short that I might just read it to get it over and done with. Many of my friend said it was their favourite (most hadn't read many books from Murakami though so not much of a comparisson), so I was shocked when I saw you say it was your least favourite. Seems as though we have similar taste though, so I trust your recommendations :) Thank you for this video!

@NullusTristis 5 лет назад

Love this video! I'm currently reading Kafka on the shore and I'm loving every minute of it.

@bhavikaborawat8323 Год назад

I started Kafka on the shore but stopped reading it in between, it was too twisted with the sister and the mother and i didnt want to complete it, but i loved his writings so I started Norwegian Wood and am currently reading it for the second time. I am completely in love with Murakami now and the book is full with annotations!

@julissa6715 3 года назад

Thank you so much for this. Currently reading “Sputnik Sweetheart.” I don’t know what to think of it yet. It’s different and unpredictable.

@TheReadersAthenaeum 6 лет назад

I'm loving how sassy you are about the comments on the other video, haha. I think people are really passionate about Murakami and some people don't like hearing opinions that differ from their own. Murakami is one of my favourite authors as well, and I think he's great because his novels are really subjective and people have such varied opinions. For example, A Wild Sheep Chase is my least favourite so it was really interesting to hear why you liked it so much! 1Q84 is by far my favourite of his novels, I just think it's an absolute masterpiece. :)

@murakamireads 6 лет назад

That is very true - I can see why someone might get passionate about someone not liking one of their favorite novels (like I will always defend Janie Chang and her novels!) but it still seems inappropriate to me for adults to be attacking some random girl on the internet for her opinions - and not just me! A lot of people deal with the same thing and its a shame :( and same actually! I personally LOVE hearing WHY people enjoy Norwegian Wood/Sputnik Sweetheart just because I didn't like them very much! Rather than being liek "well you're dumb cause you liked those" I go "WHY" and genuinely want to know the difference in what they think versus what I think - that's how the best discussions are started! :)

@TheReadersAthenaeum 6 лет назад

+Kate Pfeil I agree totally, differences in opinion usually start the best discussions, and it's a shame when someone decides to leave a mean comment instead of actually engaging with what you're saying.

@user-qi7oc7rm9m 5 лет назад

I really enjoyed this video. You shouldn't have to apologize for expressing your opinions in a civil manner. Anyone who says you're acting bitchy doesn't have a clue. My first Murakami book was After Dark when I was 19. I had just come back from a summer exchange program in Tokyo and wanted to give Murakami a try after my host dad recommended him. The first time I read it, I thought it was pretty boring, but I did like the atmosphere and the dispassionate, first-person plural point of view of the narrator. I thought he really did a good job of capturing the mood and atmosphere of Tokyo in the wee hours of the night. Plus, the way he expresses the theme of disparate segments of humanity coming together to make up this massive organism is absolutely sublime and accommodates all sorts of interesting interpretations. 1Q84 is one of those novels that takes work to get into, mostly because of its length. Some segments were a slog, but towards the end I couldn't help but feel some affection for the characters. Definitely wouldn't recommend it for first-time Murakami readers. Still haven't read Kafka on the Shore, but will try it out after watching your video. Cheers!

@rubyjreads7503 3 года назад

Awesome review! I'm new to Japanese literature. I found your review refreshing. Thank you for your recommendations. My shopping cart is filling up quickly :-)

@tasheenarose 6 лет назад

I started with Colorless TT and I would agree with you. It has both sides, and I became obsessed to find out more about Murakami.

@patriciaverso 4 года назад

Have you read On Seeing the 100% Perfect Girl One Beautiful April Morning? I found it to be the prettiest short story I've ever read. It touched me deep. I'd like to know your thoughts on it. I'm still in the process of reading his novels. I'm definitely use your video as a guide. Thanks.

@ynara7 5 лет назад

i'm 45 and started with 1q84 despite a friend (huge fan of HM) had told me to begin with kafka on the shore. came here today to see if it would be possible and guess, for me, that's the perfect choice. and from there, i'm intending to jump right to the weird ones. thanks. :D

@theuniverseofthebookworm6660 6 лет назад

I bought colourless tsukuru tazaki and his years of pilgrimage the other day, I haven’t read any of his other books yet but I’m exited to read it 😁

@scrapbooksandreads 6 лет назад

I really appreciate the honest reviews of each of his novels and your recommendations on where to start. I have been wanting to start reading him and would of started at Norweigan Wood like most do. But thinking of it, they don't usually continue on then. Hmmmm. Great video.

@murakamireads 6 лет назад

I hope it makes you pick up at least one of his novels to give it a shot! :D

@fabe6435 Год назад

Great video, never read one of his books and now I am going to pick up 2 of Murakami's books: Norwegian Wood & South of the Border, West of the Sun.

@saadtariq9452 2 года назад

Thankyou friend, you were literally a shine while I was so damn confused abt which book to select. I spent like hours because it was a sale and I gotta quickly select my list. 😅

@EmersetFarquharson 3 года назад

I've been meaning to read Murakami for years, I finally started with Wind Up Bird Chronicle and I'm halfway through. It's pretty good. Glad to hear it was your first of his as well. I can see why you wouldn't recommend it but I'm glad I started with it.

@travisminger9529 3 года назад

I read 1q84 as my first book. But it took me 2 months. Halfway through I read After Dark though, which helped me because I really like “the whole thing happens in a day” kinda thing.

@kirijocafe7066 5 лет назад

Hard Boiled Wonderland is a beautiful novel and probably remains my favorite of Murakami's work. It reminded me so much of a Satoshi Kon film but with more philosophical aspects

@timothylau9703 5 лет назад

Satoshi Kon! I got the same feeling too…😃

@pepinoman9271 6 лет назад

Guess every genre of hobbies on RU-vid has haters, love your passion for books. #respectothersopinions

@zyrrhos 6 лет назад

I've read (almost) all of Murakami's short story collections and just starting 'Men Without Women' which I absolutely love so far. My first collection was 'The Elephant Vanishes' and I dug it so much, I picked up 'Norwegian Wood.' Got halfway through it and had to put it down. It was too commonplace, as far as narratives go, for me. I then made the mistake of watching the movie version and it simply didn't capture the atmospheric quality of the novel. I haven't picked up another Murakami novel since, but once I finish 'Men Without Women' will make another go of it. Appreciate the review.

@DonybrookandBray 4 года назад

Great review. Very helpful. I am reading twsc and plan to go back to htws and forward from there. That is despite having already read kc, nw, twubc, kots and ad. Thanks again. More Murakami...please.

@aidilhaqkimnabil7599 2 года назад

your bookshelves and you both look lovely

@babyboy1971 2 года назад

I’ve heard a little bit and I love him, what do you think about listening to the audible versions of things he’s written? I’m thinking of listening to Kafka On The Shore. Or would you recommend reading instead? Thoughts? Also I really want to read 1Q84, but I’m daunted by it’s length! I’m a fast reader, though.

@lemonadehug 5 лет назад

Hi your video has helped me to pick up his books. The Wind Up Bird Chronicle is my first book of his. I really enjoyed it and it will always have a special place in my heart. I liked May’s character so much, her quirky mind and questions posed to Toru especially in her series of letters despite receiving no replies

@JT-xs7es Год назад

Just read Kafka on the shore ( first and only murakami novel under my belt) and thought it was pretty good. He is a very articulate, thought-provoking author and I like your positive, up-beat reviews of his books. Thanks-a-bunch (and you're really cute btw)

@marinamaccagni5253 3 года назад

Kafka on the shore, after dark 1q84 and killing commendatore are my faves. Then sputnik sweetheart, colorless tsuruku tazaki, norwegian wood and south of the border west of the sun. I started with norwegian wood.

@gauravbandrekar3785 3 года назад

Such a nice and lovely recommendation of Haruki Murakami books enthusiast... I liked it very much... Love and peace... God bless.

@SummersMovingBookshelf 6 лет назад

I've never read any Haruki Murakami before, but you spoke with such zeal just now that I want to go buy all his books now! Sorry that you've been getting hate comments on your other HM videos :/

@murakamireads 6 лет назад

It's okay! I've gotten more positivity and made a lot more friends because of my HM videos so I guess the hate is just something to deal with lol And yes! Definitely try out Murakami! I can't recommend him enough obviously :)