The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle
by Haruki Murakami, Jay Rubin
The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami, Jay Rubin holds a highly rated rating of 4.17 out of 5, based on 133.4K reader ratings. First published in 1994. The book spans 607 pages.
About The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle
Japan's most highly regarded novelist now vaults into the first ranks of international fiction writers with this heroically imaginative novel, which is at once a detective story, an account of a disintegrating marriage, and an excavation of the buried secrets of World War II.In a Tokyo suburb a young man named Toru Okada searches for his wife's missing cat. Soon he finds himself looking for his wife as well in a netherworld that lies beneath the placid surface of Tokyo. As these searches intersect, Okada encounters a bizarre group of allies and antagonists: a psychic prostitute; a malevolent yet mediagenic politician; a cheerfully morbid sixteen-year-old-girl; and an aging war veteran who has been permanently changed by the hideous things he witnessed during Japan's forgotten campaign in Manchuria.Gripping, prophetic, suffused with comedy and menace, The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle is a tour de force equal in scope to the masterpieces of Mishima and Pynchon.Three books in one volume: The Thieving Magpie, Bird as Prophet, The Birdcatcher. This translation by Jay Rubin is in collaboration with the author.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Haruki Murakami, Jay Rubin |
| Published | 1994 |
| Pages | 607 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fantasy, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 4.17 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 133,408 |
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What genre is The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle?
The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle is categorized as Fiction, Fantasy, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle worth reading?
Based on 133.4K reader ratings, The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle has an average score of 4.17 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle?
The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle has 607 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle?
The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle was written by Haruki Murakami, Jay Rubin. It was first published in 1994.
What is the ISBN for The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle?
The ISBN-13 for The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle is 9780965341980.0.
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