The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle
Description
In this surreal and captivating novel, a young man's search for his missing cat spirals into a profound journey through the hidden depths of Tokyo and his own psyche. As he delves deeper, he encounters a cast of eccentric characters and confronts the lingering shadows of Japan's wartime past. This masterful work blends elements of mystery, magical realism, and historical reflection, exploring themes of loss, memory, and the search for meaning in a bewildering world. Murakami's signature style weaves together the mundane and the extraordinary, creating an unforgettable narrative that is both deeply personal and sweepingly epic.
Available Editions
paperback
KNOPF.
Published Jan 1, 1997
611 pages
ISBN: 9780965341981
paperback
Vintage International
Published Jan 1, 2002
607 pages
ISBN: 9780679775430
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Details
First Published
1994
Language
jpn
Translation
From: jpn
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