tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post207257625479161374..comments2024-03-24T13:45:25.132-05:00Comments on Bookfoolery : After the Quake by Haruki MurakamiBookfoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-50681982006975184162011-07-29T20:44:03.354-05:002011-07-29T20:44:03.354-05:00Parrish lantern,
Just as I was wondering what I s...Parrish lantern,<br /><br />Just as I was wondering what I should add to my wish list, along you came with a title. Thanks for that. I had an open slot at Paperback Swap. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-72434383597566461352011-07-29T16:08:14.867-05:002011-07-29T16:08:14.867-05:00this is a great story collection, although I prefe...this is a great story collection, although I prefer The Elephant Vanishes.@parridhlanternhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12793548943992250238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-59091556802421763192011-07-13T12:07:45.754-05:002011-07-13T12:07:45.754-05:00Care,
Is it? Eldest has read Norwegian Wood and ...Care,<br /><br />Is it? Eldest has read Norwegian Wood and he liked it. He brought my copy back, not that long ago - it was mine that he read. Maybe I should give that one a go after Underground. Oh, interesting. Too bad I missed that twitter discussion. That makes sense. I'm pretty sure "Super-Frog Saves Tokyo" is either a dream or a hallucination.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-28053964688724381502011-07-13T07:16:45.716-05:002011-07-13T07:16:45.716-05:00I think I will attempt Norwegian Wood next which I...I think I will attempt Norwegian Wood next which I hear is his most 'normal'. A twitter discussion suggests that Murakami 's stories are like recordings of dreams. or that they are puzzles with pieces missing.Carehttp://bkclubcare.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-29276712184880563102011-07-12T11:30:45.751-05:002011-07-12T11:30:45.751-05:00Zibilee,
It's possible Murikami's just no...Zibilee,<br /><br />It's possible Murikami's just not for you, but I think reading his short stories is probably a good way to find out for sure. The frog story was so bizaare, but in the end I "got it". I think maybe he's a tiny bit easier to understand in short form! <br /><br />Oh, how very cool that I'm the first person who has made you desire to read more Murikami! Thanks for telling me that! If nothing else, I think the story I mentioned is worth the price of the book.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-61502780750578083132011-07-12T09:47:31.887-05:002011-07-12T09:47:31.887-05:00I have tried to read The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle se...I have tried to read The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle several times and just haven't been able to get through it. Having failed at that one, I have been a little reluctant to try any more Murikami because I think he might just be a little harder for me to enjoy than I had previously thought. Your review of this one makes me think that I might, in fact, like this one. The synopsis sounds interesting and I really like weird books, so perhaps you have revived in me a desire to read some Murikami, which (I will be honest with you) no one else has ever managed to do before. I am adding this one to my list. Thanks!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443338685890187334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-55476221920249383882011-07-12T05:38:01.294-05:002011-07-12T05:38:01.294-05:00Constance,
Yes, it certainly does. Thank you! ...Constance, <br /><br />Yes, it certainly does. Thank you! I wonder if the more recent quake will lead to more of the same.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-63866380374684216892011-07-12T01:02:37.157-05:002011-07-12T01:02:37.157-05:00The title seems so very apt right now. I loved the...The title seems so very apt right now. I loved the way you described this!Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16475183245822795384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-53022847405979916412011-07-11T22:18:12.787-05:002011-07-11T22:18:12.787-05:00Bellezza,
I think the reason my son loves Murikam...Bellezza,<br /><br />I think the reason my son loves Murikami is two-fold: 1) He fancies himself an intellectual and 2) He's always liked to read Weird Stuff. LOL <br /><br />I don't have a copy of After Dark, unfortunately. So, next up will probably be Underground. But I might read that Banana Whatever book, first. Yoshimoto? Can't remember her last name. I think I have another book of short stories (Hard-Boiled something something something) and Norwegian Wood. Not sure if eldest has brought back The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle. I'm pretty sure he hasn't, but he's coming down for a visit so maybe it'll show up.<br /><br />P. S. She's concentrating, immersed in a compelling storyline and unaware of her serious expression. Soon, a moment of levity will cause a smile to wash over her face like the lapping of a gentle wave. Does that help? ;)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-71702412352225538392011-07-11T22:01:06.940-05:002011-07-11T22:01:06.940-05:00The Wind-Up Chronicle just seemed to become more a...The Wind-Up Chronicle just seemed to become more and more bizarre the further I went along until at the end I must admit to being rather lost.<br /><br />I love that your son enjoys Murakami; what a sophisticated guy!<br /><br />Perhaps, if you feel like reading more of his work, you'd try After Dark next. It's not as long as The Wind-Up Bird, nor Kafka on The Shore, but it's not as short as the short stories. Plus, it still has plenty of confusing parts! :0<br /><br />p.s. I know exactly what you mean when you say that image on my post today reminded you of a Persephone book. Me, too. If only her face wasn't quite so serious...wouldn't you think sitting in a cafe, alone, with your book would merit a more cheerful expression? Oh, the quandries blog headers give me...Bellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-86352853418373932772011-07-11T20:45:19.370-05:002011-07-11T20:45:19.370-05:00Bellezza,
I kinda love it when you ramble. :) I...Bellezza,<br /><br />I kinda love it when you ramble. :) I hadn't thought about the fact that his work is non-linear and open, but that's definitely something to appreciate, once you become accustomed to his style. I am completely blown away by the scope of his imagination. <br /><br />I've already promised my copy of After the Quake to my eldest or I'd send it to you. He's a big fan of Murikami. He keeps walking off with my books, but he does return them so I'm happy. :)<br /><br />And, I agree that short stories are a good starting point. I think I was a little intimidated by his brilliance, when I was reading The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-68459385897593056082011-07-11T19:53:03.836-05:002011-07-11T19:53:03.836-05:00So glad that you read this, that you're partic...So glad that you read this, that you're participating in the JLC5! I own all of the Murakamis, but I haven't read this one yet. I think that his short stories are a good way to start with him, though, because they come in small doses for one thing. But, the thing that surprised me so much about him was that he's so unique, so imaginative, and so...unlinnear? His stories, his novels, do not have a beginning/middle/end (nor, as I've come to learn, should they). Instead, they're just a glimpse into people's lives, with lots of open-ended parts. It helped me when I read that he feels people should be open to possibility; he doesn't expect us to arrive at a quick solution which was comforting to me. I've read Kafka on The Shore twice, and there's still more I could figure out upon rereading it. Well, here I am rambling on forever when all I wanted to say was I'm glad you read After The Quake. Now I want to, too.Bellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-5484332705728167342011-07-11T18:16:33.699-05:002011-07-11T18:16:33.699-05:00Kookie,
"Surreal" is a good way to desc...Kookie,<br /><br />"Surreal" is a good way to describe his work. No, I haven't managed to locate a copy of "What I Think About When I Think About Running," yet, doggone it. It's one of the books I most desire to read. I'm also really, really looking forward to reading "Underground". Hmm, may just have to order "What I Think About, etc." I keep hoping it'll show up at PBS but no luck, so far.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-6920400494635322222011-07-11T18:00:38.885-05:002011-07-11T18:00:38.885-05:00I absolutely adore Murakami. His stories are so s...I absolutely adore Murakami. His stories are so surreal and unpredictable. It can be quite challenging to find some of his titles, which is a shame. <br /><br />Have you read his "What I Think About When I Think About Running"? It's a short non-fiction book that I think you would really enjoy. He seems like a delightful person.kookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00994570192941993135noreply@blogger.com