Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman by Haruki Murakami

Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman

Haruki Murakami with Philip Gabriel (Translator), Jay Rubin (Translator)

447 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary magical realism short stories emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
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Here are animated crows, a criminal monkey, an ice man, as well as the dreams that shape us and the things we wish for. Whether during a chance reunion in Italy, a romantic exile in Greece, a holiday in Hawaii or in the grip of everyday life, Mura...

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Community Reviews

3.77
based on 4,362 reviews

Moods

reflective: 72%

mysterious: 68%

emotional: 46%

relaxing: 25%

dark: 24%

funny: 24%

adventurous: 23%

challenging: 17%

lighthearted: 17%

sad: 14%

inspiring: 13%

hopeful: 12%

tense: 6%

informative: 1%


Pace

20% of readers chose fast
63% of readers chose medium
15% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

8% of readers chose Plot
50% of readers chose A mix
32% of readers chose Character
7% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

9% of readers chose Yes
52% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
17% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

29% of readers chose Yes
44% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
12% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

53% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

41% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
14% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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