The Elephant Vanishes
by Haruki Murakami, Jay Rubin, Alfred Birnbaum
The Elephant Vanishes by Haruki Murakami, Jay Rubin, Alfred Birnbaum holds a well received rating of 3.88 out of 5, based on 24K reader ratings. First published in 1993. The book spans 327 pages.
About The Elephant Vanishes
Alternate cover edition of ISBN 9780679750536With the same deadpan mania and genius for dislocation that he brought to his internationally acclaimed novels A Wild Sheep Chase and Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World, Haruki Murakami makes this collection of stories a determined assault on the normal. A man sees his favorite elephant vanish into thin air; a newlywed couple suffers attacks of hunger that drive them to hold up a McDonald's in the middle of the night; and a young woman discovers that she has become irresistible to a little green monster who burrows up through her backyard.By turns haunting and hilarious, The Elephant Vanishes is further proof of Murakami's ability to cross the border between separate realities -- and to come back bearing treasure.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Haruki Murakami, Jay Rubin, Alfred Birnbaum |
| Published | 1993 |
| Pages | 327 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 3.88 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 23,950 |
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What genre is The Elephant Vanishes?
The Elephant Vanishes is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Elephant Vanishes worth reading?
Based on 24K reader ratings, The Elephant Vanishes has an average score of 3.88 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Elephant Vanishes?
The Elephant Vanishes has 327 pages.
Who wrote The Elephant Vanishes?
The Elephant Vanishes was written by Haruki Murakami, Jay Rubin, Alfred Birnbaum. It was first published in 1993.
What is the ISBN for The Elephant Vanishes?
The ISBN-13 for The Elephant Vanishes is 9780679750540.0.
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