Norwegian Wood

Experience the haunting love story that propelled Haruki Murakami to literary stardom. This edition of Norwegian Wood invites you back to the tumultuous student days in Tokyo, a period marked by profound loss, burgeoning desire, and the complexities of young adulthood.

Follow Toru Watanabe as the melody of a familiar Beatles song triggers memories of his first love, Naoko, and the tragic circumstances that shaped his past. Amidst a backdrop of student uprisings and 1960s pop culture, Toru navigates uneasy friendships, casual encounters, and the passionate, often painful, journey of self-discovery. The arrival of the impetuous Midori forces him to confront his choices between the future and the echoes of the past.

• A poignant and evocative narrative exploring themes of love, loss, and faith.
• Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1960s Tokyo, filled with student movements and popular culture.
• A compelling story of adolescence, capturing both its exhilarating highs and devastating lows.

• Author: Haruki Murakami
• Translator: Jay Rubin
• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: January 1, 2003
• Print Length: 389 pages
• Dimensions: 12.8 x 2.5 x 19.6 cm
• Weight: 278 g
• ISBN-10: 9780099448822
• ISBN-13: 978-0099448822

Norwegian Wood is a deeply engaging and emotionally resonant novel, celebrated for its unique blend of hipness, humor, and heartfelt storytelling.