Description
Discover the enchanting world of 'Kafka on the Shore,' a captivating 2005 novel by Haruki Murakami that blurs the boundaries of reality and fantasy. This award-winning masterpiece, published by RANDOM HOUSE UK, tells the remarkable story of Kafka Tamura, a fifteen-year-old boy who escapes from home to find his own identity, grappling with his father's ominous prophecy. Meanwhile, the elderly Nakata, who is haunted by a childhood trauma, experiences an unexpected adventure as he embarks on a quest to track down lost cats in a world where the extraordinary seems to weave seamlessly into the ordinary.
In this 512-page novel, immerse yourself in a narrative filled with surreal imagery: cats engage in conversations with humans, fish mysteriously fall from the sky, and a ghostly figure introduces a surreal twist to the tale. Murakami’s unique storytelling explores themes of fate, consciousness, and the interconnectedness of all living beings, delivering a reading experience that is both thought-provoking and mesmerizing.
Perfect for fans of magical realism and literary fiction, 'Kafka on the Shore' is a must-have addition to any book collection. Enjoy unprecedented moments of suspense and philosophical inquiry woven throughout the pages. With beautiful B-format paperback format, this book is suitable for gift-giving or personal enjoyment.
Order now and experience the spellbinding atmosphere of Murakami's writing that critics praise as 'hypnotic' and 'addictive.' Expect fast delivery straight to your door so you can dive into this literary gem right away!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780099458326
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2005
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 512
Description:
Cats converse with people; fish tumble from the sky... A bewitching and wildly inventive novel from a master stylist
Kafka Tamura runs away from home at fifteen, under the shadow of his father's dark prophesy.
The aging Nakata, tracker of lost cats, who never recovered from a bizarre childhood affliction, finds his pleasantly simplified life suddenly turned upside down.
As their parallel odysseys unravel, cats converse with people; fish tumble from the sky; a ghost-like pimp deploys a Hegel-spouting girl of the night; a forest harbours soldiers apparently un-aged since World War II. There is a savage killing, but the identity of both victim and killer is a riddle - one of many which combine to create an elegant and dreamlike masterpiece.
'Wonderful... Magical and outlandish' Daily Mail
'Hypnotic, spellbinding' The Times
'Cool, fluent and addictive' Daily Telegraph
In this 512-page novel, immerse yourself in a narrative filled with surreal imagery: cats engage in conversations with humans, fish mysteriously fall from the sky, and a ghostly figure introduces a surreal twist to the tale. Murakami’s unique storytelling explores themes of fate, consciousness, and the interconnectedness of all living beings, delivering a reading experience that is both thought-provoking and mesmerizing.
Perfect for fans of magical realism and literary fiction, 'Kafka on the Shore' is a must-have addition to any book collection. Enjoy unprecedented moments of suspense and philosophical inquiry woven throughout the pages. With beautiful B-format paperback format, this book is suitable for gift-giving or personal enjoyment.
Order now and experience the spellbinding atmosphere of Murakami's writing that critics praise as 'hypnotic' and 'addictive.' Expect fast delivery straight to your door so you can dive into this literary gem right away!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780099458326
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2005
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 512
Description:
Cats converse with people; fish tumble from the sky... A bewitching and wildly inventive novel from a master stylist
Kafka Tamura runs away from home at fifteen, under the shadow of his father's dark prophesy.
The aging Nakata, tracker of lost cats, who never recovered from a bizarre childhood affliction, finds his pleasantly simplified life suddenly turned upside down.
As their parallel odysseys unravel, cats converse with people; fish tumble from the sky; a ghost-like pimp deploys a Hegel-spouting girl of the night; a forest harbours soldiers apparently un-aged since World War II. There is a savage killing, but the identity of both victim and killer is a riddle - one of many which combine to create an elegant and dreamlike masterpiece.
'Wonderful... Magical and outlandish' Daily Mail
'Hypnotic, spellbinding' The Times
'Cool, fluent and addictive' Daily Telegraph