South of the Border, West of the Sun
by Haruki Murakami, Philip Gabriel
South of the Border, West of the Sun by Haruki Murakami, Philip Gabriel holds a well received rating of 3.87 out of 5, based on 47.8K reader ratings. First published in 1992. The book spans 190 pages.
About South of the Border, West of the Sun
Alternate cover edition here.Growing up in the suburbs of post-war Japan, it seemed to Hajime that everyone but him had brothers and sisters. His sole companion was Shimamoto, also an only child. Together they spent long afternoons listening to her father's record collection. But when his family moved away, the two lost touch. Now Hajime is in his thirties. After a decade of drifting he has found happiness with his loving wife and two daughters, and success running a jazz bar. Then Shimamoto reappears. She is beautiful, intense, enveloped in mystery. Hajime is catapulted into the past, putting at risk all he has in the present.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Haruki Murakami, Philip Gabriel |
| Published | 1992 |
| Pages | 190 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction, Romance |
| Average Rating | 3.87 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 47,812 |
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What genre is South of the Border, West of the Sun?
South of the Border, West of the Sun is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is South of the Border, West of the Sun worth reading?
Based on 47.8K reader ratings, South of the Border, West of the Sun has an average score of 3.87 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is South of the Border, West of the Sun?
South of the Border, West of the Sun has 190 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote South of the Border, West of the Sun?
South of the Border, West of the Sun was written by Haruki Murakami, Philip Gabriel. It was first published in 1992.
What is the ISBN for South of the Border, West of the Sun?
The ISBN-13 for South of the Border, West of the Sun is 9780099448570.0.
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