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Kafka on the Shore

Book · Literary & classic fiction · 12 mentions · 2 subreddits · discussed in r/suggestmeabook, r/horrorlit

Reddit take

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Pros

  • Parent context: Kafka on the Shore, by Haruki Murakami Reply: voting for his one as well, or the Wind-up bird chronicle. Tbf, I don't know what the lessons would be but they sure helped me through a rough time
  • To give an idea of my taste, here are some books I’ve really enjoyed: ... *Kafka on the Shore* by Haruki Murakami
  • *Kafka on the Shore* by Haruki Murakami might be a good one. I read it earlier this year on a recommendation from a friend, and it was weird. Definitely a "logical next step" from sci-fi
  • I’m disturbed and impressed by the writing at the same time. The scene where the oddly dressed man starts eating cat hearts is wild.
  • Non sci-fi: Kafka on the Shore - Haruki Murakami

Cons

  • Just dabbled in some novels on and off, like Kafka on the Shore or The Ultimate Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, neither of which I’ve finished.
  • I’ve read a few books by Hiruki Murikami now (Kafka on the Shore, Norwegian Wood, Men Without Women, Hard-Bouked Wonderland &TEOTW.) While I see the appeal, I think he is a bit too impressionistic for my tastes.

Sentiment

10 positive (83%) · 2 mixed (17%) · 0 negative (0%)

Trust + time weighted score: +81% · raw score 83%

What redditors said (10 of 12)

Parent context: Kafka on the Shore, by Haruki Murakami Reply: voting for his one as well, or the Wind-up bird chronicle. Tbf, I don't know what the lessons would be but they sure helped me through a rough time
positive · u/S****4 · r/suggestmeabook · comment · Nov 18, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
To give an idea of my taste, here are some books I’ve really enjoyed: ... *Kafka on the Shore* by Haruki Murakami
positive · u/y****l · r/suggestmeabook · Aug 16, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
*Kafka on the Shore* by Haruki Murakami might be a good one. I read it earlier this year on a recommendation from a friend, and it was weird. Definitely a "logical next step" from sci-fi
positive · u/r****n · r/suggestmeabook · comment · Aug 14, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
I’m disturbed and impressed by the writing at the same time. The scene where the oddly dressed man starts eating cat hearts is wild.
positive · u/W****y · r/horrorlit · Aug 8, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
Just dabbled in some novels on and off, like Kafka on the Shore or The Ultimate Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, neither of which I’ve finished.
mixed · u/T****a · r/suggestmeabook · Jul 26, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
Non sci-fi: Kafka on the Shore - Haruki Murakami
positive · u/h****l · r/suggestmeabook · comment · Jul 18, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗ · attribution unverified
PS. Murukami's Kafka on the Shore isn't heavy at all. It's an incredibly beautiful and often very funny read. I'd actually recommend this for a fan of Fight Club.
positive · u/L****4 · r/suggestmeabook · comment · Jul 8, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
I like Kafka On The Shore better, but I've been in the minority of people I've talked to on that
positive · u/T****7 · r/suggestmeabook · comment · Feb 20, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
Some of my other faves are: Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami
positive · u/W****0 · r/suggestmeabook · Feb 4, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗ · attribution unverified
I’ve read a few books by Hiruki Murikami now (Kafka on the Shore, Norwegian Wood, Men Without Women, Hard-Bouked Wonderland &TEOTW.) While I see the appeal, I think he is a bit too impressionistic for my tastes.
mixed · u/T****9 · r/suggestmeabook · Jan 11, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗

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