The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle

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Haruki Murakami's latest novel, 'The City and Its Uncertain Walls', is now available for pre-order. But let us turn our attention to his masterpiece, 'The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle'.

Our protagonist, Toru Okada, finds himself in a quandary. His feline companion has vanished without a trace. His wife grows increasingly aloof. To compound matters, he's been receiving rather explicit telephone calls of late. As this enthralling narrative unfolds, Okada's mundane suburban existence—characterised by culinary pursuits, literary indulgence, and a penchant for jazz, opera, and lager—is utterly upended.

Okada embarks on an extraordinary odyssey, guided (albeit enigmatically) by a parade of peculiar characters, each bearing their own curious tale. This journey will challenge the very fabric of his reality, transforming his once unremarkable life into a tapestry of bewildering complexity.

Hailed as 'visionary' and 'bold' by the New York Times, Murakami's opus has garnered widespread acclaim. The Independent on Sunday lauds his ability to 'weave textured layers of reality into a shot-silk garment of deceptive beauty'. The Daily Telegraph finds it 'deeply philosophical and teasingly perplexing', while The Times declares it 'mesmerising, surreal... the work of a true original'.

Prepare to be captivated by this literary tour de force that defies conventional storytelling and invites readers to explore the boundaries of perception and reality.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9780099448792
Book Author: Haruki Murakami
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Vintage
Book Publisher: Vintage Publishing
Book Dimensions: 131 x 197 x 33 cm
Book Publication Date: 1999-04-22
Book Pagination: 624 pages
Book Weight: 454g

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