The Strange Library

I just didn't get this book. No real plot, character development, or overall point to it. I have liked Murakami in the past but this one was either completely pointless or went way over my head. ( )

I'll never think of libraries the same way, I will live in constant fear of that creepy librarian willing me to stay and read just a little longer. With elements of Neil Gaiman, Roald Dahl, Guillermo Del Toro and Tim Burton, you're in for a treat! To be read on a dark and stormy night, in a cosy candlelit room with a delicious hot steaming mug of tea. Oh Murakami, be still my beating heart. ( )

I forgot how readable Murakami's work can be. This was a solid, but odd little novella. The story didn't blow me away but it was a good, quick read.

Ps - just realized this was translated by my Japanese Lit and Film university professor who first introduced me to Murakami's work. Cool! ( )

Read for #17 of #readharder 2020 book riot challenge - fantasy novella
Strange little book. Illustrations added a level of depth to the writing, which itself was simple but poetic in a way. The story is dark and the ending intriguing. This was the first I’ve read by this author but I look forward to other more mainstream ones from him. ( )

What a wonderfully strange little book. A strange and beautiful tale presented in a strange and beautiful book. Intriguing and dream-like. ( )