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Hard-boiled Wonderland and the End of the World
- Narrated by: Adam Sims, Ian Porter
- Length: 14 hrs
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Summary
Information is everything in "Hard-Boiled Wonderland". A specialist encrypter is attacked by thugs with orders from an unknown source, is chased by invisible predators, and dates an insatiably hungry librarian who never puts on weight. In "The End of the World" a new arrival is learning his role as dream-reader. But there is something eerily disquieting about the changeless nature of the town and its fable-like inhabitants. Told in alternate chapters, the two stories converge and combine to create a novel that is surreal, beautiful, thrilling, and extraordinary.
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- Bebop
- 25-07-21
very murakami
This is my 7th Murakami's book.
Different and unique as usual. I really like how he puts together neuroscience and theology together in this one. that was my favourite part of the story
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-05-21
Once again, a fantastic reading experience
Another great book by Murakami. I feel at this point I need to stop my self and read another author, but I would gladly read all his books. I decided to start reading Kafka, also to understand a bit more the narrative and background of Murakamis work. Btw, loved the narrators, they were well chosen.
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- Susan Henderson
- 18-04-19
Wonderful world of MURAKAMI
This is one of my favourite MURAKAMI novels. I’ve read it several times.
I wanted to go through it again but this time listening only.
The chapters alternate between 2 different worlds and the performances really accentuate this very well. The whole mood is shifted back and forwards.
I love the way MURAKAMI merged two worlds like this. You can begin to feel them converge as we get nearer to the end. As always there is not a definite and tidy ending, leaving it up to the readers imagination to fill in the gaps. The plot is interesting and unveiled slowly enough to prevent us from becoming overwhelmed. details of calcutechs and inklings are in-depth but do not take over. The characters are all interesting and slightly flawed in one way or another but this makes them lovable. As always there is an undertone which asks deeper questions about what is important in life and how do we find meaning and purpose.
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- Anna
- 24-03-19
Interesting story.
The story is quite interesting, as always Murakami delivers something only he could cook up. There are two narrators, one with a soft and comfortable voice, the other one is very american and took a while to get used to. A bit annoying in the beginning.
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- Gustav
- 22-12-15
Bizarre but never without direction
This is the only Murakami book I've read, and I liked it a lot. The style reminds me of Twin Peaks, but never with the feeling that the author doesn't know what his strange visions mean. You get the feeling that there is a very real world just out of reach, and it up to you to break through the veil to see things for the way they really are.
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-06-21
Amazing story horrible ending
This is a classic Murakami book but I can’t say his best. I especially disliked the ending. But the storyline was very interesting. It is a mix of horror, sci-fi and romance. If you have read other Murakami books then I would definitely recommend this one as well. But if you haven’t read any of his books then don’t start with this one it will only confuse you.
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- Mr. L. M. J. Brown
- 30-11-19
Spellbinding
Sensational book, my favourite Murakami so far. I was left aching for more. A clear and thoughtful narration by both voice actors that brought just the right quality to each voice. I would highly recommend this book to SF and Fantasy lovers alike if they can sit back and enjoy the slow dreamlike pace of Murakami's style.
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- Mark G
- 11-06-13
Amazing
This is one of those rare books that takes you on a totally unique and unexpected journey. It was a wonderful journey, one of those I now feel slightly sad and bemused about because I will never again be able to experience for the first time. I hope you enjoy it.
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- Kindle Customer
- 15-05-12
Makes a lot of sense in the end
Really good, different book. I didn't understand in the beginning what was going on, but the the two stories start making sense and in the end it's a thrilling moment to wait for the other world's caharacter decision. Some stuff I didn't get at all, but the whole is fascinating.
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- Simon Lane
- 25-03-22
This one kinda messes with my brain
Really cool structure kind of a trippy book as there is an intense metaphor to it which can be taken in many ways.
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