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seeeenf's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
„In der Zeit zwischen Mitternacht und den ersten hellen Streifen am Himmel tut sich die geheime, dunkle Pforte dieses Ortes auf, an dem unser rationales Denken außer Kraft gesetzt ist. Niemand kann voraussehen, wann und wo sein Abgrund einen Menschen verschlingen und wann und wo er ihn wieder ausspucken wird.“
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„Vielleicht wird es ein Tag wie jeder andere, vielleicht einer, der in mancher Hinsicht als denkwürdig im Gedächtnis bleiben wird.
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„Vielleicht wird es ein Tag wie jeder andere, vielleicht einer, der in mancher Hinsicht als denkwürdig im Gedächtnis bleiben wird.
Gleichwohl ist er im Augenblick für alle noch ein unbeschriebenes weißes Blatt.“
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Blood, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
amethystbutterfly's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
So freaking beautiful story of a young woman wandering in the dark streets of Tokyo. It’s beautiful, emotional and reflective story that all happens on one night. You get to know the life stories of different characters and their deep vulnerable thoughts and feelings. It has themes like sister relationship, grief, fear and sleep. It’s kinda confusing at times but at the end you realize what it was all about.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Minor: Cancer
alyaplnr's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
My first Murakami book to read — definitely had high expectations but this book was just not for me — still a compelling story that will leave you with more questions than answers.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Cancer and Confinement
sillycreature's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Blood, and Trafficking
Minor: Cancer, Drug use, Infidelity, and Death of parent
cpreeta6's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Okay, I am now starting to realize why people say that Murakami is at his best in short books. This book was all about the atmosphere. The fact that the whole book takes place over the course of one night, "after dark" was a clever idea. You could never tell where the surreal and the mundane overlapped. The book makes you think, and question what you read. The conversations are philosophical at times, but hell, who isn't a bit philosophical in the middle of the night?
That out one thing towards the end gave me the ick - it was totally unnecessary, and most people who have read the book would agree. Otherwise, I really liked it, and it was a solid read. It was unlike, yet completely like him to write a book like this one. I am always surprised at the difference between his books and their themes. It completely follows his writing style, but the story? It almost feels like the same person could not have thought of After Dark and say, Killing Commandatore, my favorite among all his books.
The prose was beautiful, and the use of present tense throughout the book made me feel the time ticking away. Also, as the book is a short one, I finished it in one sitting, which augmented that feeling. The reference to the reader as a camera was a bit unnerving, and did break the trance the book put me in at times.
Overall, I believe it takes a spot in the top books I have read by Murakami.
That out one thing towards the end gave me the ick - it was totally unnecessary, and most people who have read the book would agree. Otherwise, I really liked it, and it was a solid read. It was unlike, yet completely like him to write a book like this one. I am always surprised at the difference between his books and their themes. It completely follows his writing style, but the story? It almost feels like the same person could not have thought of After Dark and say, Killing Commandatore, my favorite among all his books.
The prose was beautiful, and the use of present tense throughout the book made me feel the time ticking away. Also, as the book is a short one, I finished it in one sitting, which augmented that feeling. The reference to the reader as a camera was a bit unnerving, and did break the trance the book put me in at times.
Overall, I believe it takes a spot in the top books I have read by Murakami.
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Physical abuse, Blood, and Death of parent
rosie_valadez's review against another edition
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Violence
Minor: Trafficking and Death of parent
thorney's review against another edition
mysterious
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Confinement, Death, Eating disorder, Sexual violence, Violence, and Death of parent
tonsu's review against another edition
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Death of parent
frogreads_'s review against another edition
I was listening to this as an audiobook. It wasn't very capitvating to me....just kind of weird. I felt like i was listening to people's thoughts but they were roundabout and not particularly interesting. The fantasy/strangeness aspect wasnt very well fleshed out.
Seems like more of a commentary of how people interact with society-i generally like that but not here. The descriptions of stuff were good but the dialog was bland. Not sure if this is just a problem with this book or if i wouldn't like more of the authors works.
Seems like more of a commentary of how people interact with society-i generally like that but not here. The descriptions of stuff were good but the dialog was bland. Not sure if this is just a problem with this book or if i wouldn't like more of the authors works.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Violence, and Death of parent
gilmargirl's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug abuse, Physical abuse, and Trafficking
Minor: Cancer, Cursing, and Death of parent