After the Quake
by Haruki Murakami, Jay Rubin
After the Quake by Haruki Murakami, Jay Rubin holds a well received rating of 3.78 out of 5, based on 22.7K reader ratings. First published in 2000. The book spans 147 pages.
About After the Quake
The six stories in Haruki Murakami’s mesmerizing collection are set at the time of the catastrophic 1995 Kobe earthquake, when Japan became brutally aware of the fragility of its daily existence. But the upheavals that afflict Murakami’s characters are even deeper and more mysterious, emanating from a place where the human meets the inhuman. An electronics salesman who has been abruptly deserted by his wife agrees to deliver an enigmatic package—and is rewarded with a glimpse of his true nature. A man who has been raised to view himself as the son of God pursues a stranger who may or may not be his human father. A mild-mannered collection agent receives a visit from a giant talking frog who enlists his help in saving Tokyo from destruction. As haunting as dreams, as potent as oracles, the stories in After the Quake are further proof that Murakami is one of the most visionary writers at work today.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Haruki Murakami, Jay Rubin |
| Published | 2000 |
| Pages | 147 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 3.78 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 22,682 |
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What genre is After the Quake?
After the Quake is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is After the Quake worth reading?
Based on 22.7K reader ratings, After the Quake has an average score of 3.78 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is After the Quake?
After the Quake has 147 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote After the Quake?
After the Quake was written by Haruki Murakami, Jay Rubin. It was first published in 2000.
What is the ISBN for After the Quake?
The ISBN-13 for After the Quake is 9780375713280.0.
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