Men Without Women: Stories (Vintage International)
Across seven tales, Haruki Murakami brings his powers of observation to bear on the lives of men who, in their own ways, find themselves alone. Here are lovesick doctors, students, ex-boyfriends, actors, bartenders, and even Kafka’s Gregor Samsa, brought together to tell stories that speak to us all. In Men Without Women Murakami has crafted another contemporary classic, marked by the same wry humor and pathos that have defined his entire body of work.
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creative and quirky, yet thought provoking. Just what I expect from Murakami. This collection of short stories includes 'Drive my car' which was made into a Oscar winning movie recently.
Murakami’s writing style is what pulls me into these stories. He creates rich characters with a subtle humor that paints a soft smile on my face.
Drive My Car:
Kafuka regrets not asking his wife what she was looking for in other men and what he was lacking. He found himself twisted in his profession as actor and the real him by befriending one of her lovers trying to find clarity. Despite the many drinks and talks with this lover he did not bring up the subject. Was it pride? He was clearly the better actor. Nevertheless, Watari was an excellent driver and Kafuku experienced a genuine smil...read more
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