Description

A young woman named Mari finds herself unexpectedly drawn into the hidden currents of Tokyo's nocturnal world after a chance encounter in a late-night diner. As the city sleeps, she embarks on a surreal journey, encountering a cast of enigmatic characters and confronting the unspoken anxieties that lie beneath the surface of everyday life. Murakami masterfully weaves a tale of loneliness, connection, and the mysterious forces that shape our destinies, exploring themes of dreams, reality, and the search for meaning in the quiet hours.

Available Editions

paperback edition cover

paperback

Harvill Secker

Published Dec 10, 2007

244 pages

ISBN: 9780307388889

available
paperback edition cover

paperback

Random House Export Editions

Published Apr 29, 2008

ISBN: 9780099520863

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Details

First Published

2004

Language

jpn

Translation

From: jpn

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