Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World
by Haruki Murakami, Alfred Birnbaum
Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World by Haruki Murakami, Alfred Birnbaum holds a highly rated rating of 4.15 out of 5, based on 63.8K reader ratings. First published in 1985. The book spans 400 pages.
About Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World
'A narrative particle accelerator that zooms between Wild Turkey Whiskey and Bob Dylan, unicorn skulls and voracious librarians, John Coltrane and Lord Jim. Science fiction, detective story and post-modern manifesto all rolled into one rip-roaring novel, Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World is the tour de force that expanded Haruki Murakami's international following. Tracking one man's descent into the Kafkaesque underworld of contemporary Tokyo, Murakami unites East and West, tragedy and farce, compassion and detachment, slang and philosophy.'
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Haruki Murakami, Alfred Birnbaum |
| Published | 1985 |
| Pages | 400 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.15 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 63,764 |
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What genre is Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World?
Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World is categorized as Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World worth reading?
Based on 63.8K reader ratings, Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World has an average score of 4.15 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World?
Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World has 400 pages.
Who wrote Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World?
Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World was written by Haruki Murakami, Alfred Birnbaum. It was first published in 1985.
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