I have to say, this is most likely one of the best books I've ever read. So good, in fact, that once I finished it, I wanted nothing more to read it a second time. I did this for two reasons: 1) You kind of have to read it more than once to really grasp what the heck is going on, and 2) It really was that good.
I can understand why this book isn't for everyone, though I do think everyone should read it. The content is pretty heavy, but it reads very easily. It kind of makes you feel like you are lying on a raft, floating gently down a river, without a clue as to your destination, but having no desire to get off. The translation seems to be very solid, and I can only trust in faith that not too much was lost in the translation.
Anyway, I don't give 5/5 ratings lightly, but I can't in good conscience give this book anything less. If you have a thing for the metaphysical and esoteric, or simply love a good story, read this book. If you don't like those things, read it anyway. You might be surprised.
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Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami
grimdragon, September 29, 2006
I have to say, this is most likely one of the best books I've ever read. So good, in fact, that once I finished it, I wanted nothing more to read it a second time. I did this for two reasons: 1) You kind of have to read it more than once to really grasp what the heck is going on, and 2) It really was that good.I can understand why this book isn't for everyone, though I do think everyone should read it. The content is pretty heavy, but it reads very easily. It kind of makes you feel like you are lying on a raft, floating gently down a river, without a clue as to your destination, but having no desire to get off. The translation seems to be very solid, and I can only trust in faith that not too much was lost in the translation.
Anyway, I don't give 5/5 ratings lightly, but I can't in good conscience give this book anything less. If you have a thing for the metaphysical and esoteric, or simply love a good story, read this book. If you don't like those things, read it anyway. You might be surprised.
(7 of 13 readers found this comment helpful)