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Norwegian Wood
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bookshelves: 2011-read, kindle-purchased, muse-reviews, dtb, 1001musings, reviewed
Sep 11, 2011
bookshelves: 2011-read, kindle-purchased, muse-reviews, dtb, 1001musings, reviewed
Read 2 times. Last read September 11, 2011 to September 19, 2011.
Great ending. This sure was the saddest book I've ever read. Seems very dark and depressing, but the light comes out at the very end and you can see the sunshine through the clouds. I've never read a book like this and to be honest, I'm not sure I ever want to read another one. It just takes a piece of you and leaves you feeling a little empty. I don't even know how to explain it. It's like traveling up a mountainside on a dark gray day. Yes, the beauty is still there, but you have to look for it. You don't even notice the beauty before you because of the overcast skies. The higher up you go, the more drained you feel. At the very end, as you reach the top, you're bone weary and exhausted, both mentally and physically, but suddenly you can see above the clouds and it's so bright that your eyes hurt and the whole mountain suddenly looks different...you suddenly feel renewed...the world you thought was gloomy and gray is suddenly bright and new....and beautiful.....
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“So what’s wrong if there happens to be one guy in the world who enjoys trying to understand you?”
― Norwegian Wood
― Norwegian Wood
Reading Progress
Finished Reading
(Unknown Binding Edition)
September 11, 2011
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Started Reading
September 11, 2011
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September 19, 2011
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Finished Reading
June 3, 2014
– Shelved
(Unknown Binding Edition)
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Dec 03, 2011 05:42AM
I guess I'm feeling the same, upset and empty but I actually don't really know the precise words to describe this feeling I'm having.. The story is so thought-provoking and has robbed a part of me deep inside...
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Kelly, it took me about a week. After I stepped away from the story and it released part of it's hold on me, I really started to appreciate the story more and enjoy it more. It's like it seeped into my bones and became a part of me. Now that I have had time to absorb it into my system it is much better. I have never had a book effect me in such a way.
*This* is the saddest book you've ever read?! Try reading Notes from the Underground, Brothers Karamazov, Madame Bovary, Moby Dick....
I've read two out of the three (I've only read C&P by Dostoyevsky) and yes, they are sad, but they did not seep into my soul as I feel Murakami does. I've since read a few of his books and they always effect me in such a way that I feel they become part of me. I can read a thought provoking book and have it keep me up at night.....my mind running in a thousand different directions.....my brain trying to figure out how it applies to my life....but Muarkami is different for me....I feel as if his books become a part of me....so sure, I can read sad books and feel sadness, but this book felt like it was MY SADNESS....not just a sadness/unjust that exists....there is a difference for me...so yes, I still say this is the about the saddest book I have ever read....
I was having a hard time expressing my feelings about this novel. Your review really nails what I wanted to convey.
That's about as fine a compliment as one can ever hope for, Alyssa. Thank you.
I didn't think it was so depressing, but I love your review.
I like your words Connie. They're beautiful. I felt the same way. This story is too poignant for me. After leafing through few pages, I put down the book because I felt that certain emotions were awakened in me...it was kind of paralyzing. It was after a week that I managed to hold this book again and finish it. Jay Rubin did a great job translating the story.
Really well said - you sum up exactly what I'm feeling right now having finished the book 10 mins ago!
i feel the same!! i feel empty and this book make me really sad. finish this book like bring back other pain, bring back sad memories and i don't know anything words to impress me about this book. anyway i love your review!!
Omg u literally described my feelings bout this book up there 😭
I can’t agree more with the sentiment that the novel takes a small piece of you with it, almost as if it’s a sacrifice for being able to read the book in the first place.
great metaphor, is very accurate and beautiful ❤️�
I love your comment, so beautifully written
Your review is literally more beautifully written than the entire book¨
