Haruki Murakami, the bestselling Japanese author known for his elusive nature, steps into the spotlight in this collection of essays. Addressing various aspects of writing, literature awards, and the challenges faced by novelists,
Murakami provides an honest and authentic glimpse into his world. Written in an approachable and conversational tone, the essays span the years 2010 to 2015 and were translated into English in 2022.
Murakami acknowledges a significant gap between the two versions, highlighting that the essays may not fully capture the changes he has undergone in the seven years or the evolving state of the world during that time.
Whilst not a conventional 'how-to' guide, this book is rich with insights that could inspire and offer hope to readers. Murakami's wisdom may resonate particularly well with those who are trying to gain a deeper understanding of the wider world and what is going on around them. This is the perfect book for a 10-minute self-care read where you take a step back from day-to-day life to try and get immersed in something else.
Thank you so much to the author - Haruki Murakami as well as the team at both Vintage Books and Tandem Collective UK for running this read-along. I'm trying to spend this year reading a lot more non-fiction and taking time away to think about things differently.
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