Posts tagged “japanese-lit”

Haruki Murakami’s 1Q84 March 16, 2016

Haruki Murakami's 1Q84 fails to capture the epic magnificence he may have hoped for.

Haruki Murakami’s Sputnik Sweetheart March 12, 2016

Haruki Murakami's Sputnik Sweetheart leaves the reader with a puzzle and messy ending that reflects the mysteries of life.

Banana Yoshimoto’s Kitchen March 11, 2016

Banana Yoshimoto's Kitchen addresses lofty and heavy themes of literature while retaining the light and fresh feeling associated with pop fiction.