There is just something about Japanese authors that I love so much. I can't exactly say what is about the writing styles, but it really is just so lovely.
The booktuber I was looking for! I have a few of these books myself, or other books from some of these authors. Love your recommendations and the way you talk about them. I'm subscribed!
There's one key 'feature & plot' combo that's appeared in every Murakami book I've read so far: deeply introverted time spent hikikomori fashion in an isolated cabin in a forest, which seems like it's situated in some kind of limbo land cut off from shared reality as we all know it. I wonder if there are any books of his that don't feature a 'Limbo Land Forest Cabin'? And if not, then why was Murakami so fixated on writing about this? There are many authors that seem caught in a micro-psychosis, creatively speaking, unable to get away from certain patterns or themes psychologically or aesthetically. One of my favourites is Richard Yates but I understand the criticisms levelled at him; his work was very repetitious and he seemed to write about the same dynamic, draw the same characters and fixate on the same social phenomena over and over. I understand the criticisms coming from that angle but I still cherish everything he ever wrote. I would like to read more Murakami but the minute a solitary trip to an isolated cabin in a forest comes into the story I will burst out laughing. Great video, please keep uploading. I love to hear other people talk about what they enjoy (and what they do not-- that's juicy and fun too😉😆).🌲🌲🌲🏡🌳🌲🌲🌚
I highly highly recommend Osamu Dazai's No Longer Human❤ Its not exactly a cosy read but it's a classic which deserves all the recognition. Its written in an understated style quintessential to Japanese authors
Great list! I am obsessed with Japanese translations, they are sooo wonderful! I am currently reading what you are looking for is in the library and loving it. Did you get a chance to read it?
Haruki Murakami writes weird descriptions when it comes to writing women. And as a woman, it is very uncomfortable to read. Read Kafka on the shore and Norwegian Wood and gave up after that.
There's so much regurgitation online of this received opinion about 'Murakami being problematic in his writing about women'. I worry about so many intellectually insecure people accepting these sorts of trendy pre-packaged ideas and verdicts entirely, just because smart-sounding, university educated people say so-- and they all buy into a very particular socio-political/ideological framework and value system for how to interpret and evaluate our species, which I'm mindful and wary of. I wish more people would be strong enough in character to look at things from their own point of view entirely and come up with their own ideas. I'd be thrilled to see more fully engaged people going off-piste, declining to take the temperature of their peer group and instead bravely challenge all this received opinion. Just because many people say something doesn't mean they're correct or morally righteous. I'm clearly in a minority group as I love being challenged by uniquely integrated, well developed thinkers who don't mind transgressing the trendy dogma of the day.
Murakami’s Killing Commendator and 1Q84 are my favourite ❤ so much dreamlike and outlandish I have read his every single book ❤❤❤ I would recommend you to read Sweet bean paste🥹🫶
There is just something about Japanese authors that I love so much. I can't exactly say what is about the writing styles, but it really is just so lovely.
it’s the way they make the ordinary magical!!
Recently read Before the coffee gets cold it's so good❤❤
I read 3 books in that series. I too love this series ❤
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It's really good. I loved it.❣️
You're such an underrated booktuber. I really love the way you explain about each books. You're doing a great job, Man. Go ahead. ❤️
Thank you! 🫶🏼🫶🏼
Post a video of your all time favourite reads from that bookshelf you mentioned
Yes soon!!!
Bro you are my comfort TH-camr now 💫 thanku so much
My pleasure 😊
Your room looks cozy and cute ❤
Thank you’ ❤️
great review! I got some good recommendations, and I love your personality :)
Loved all the recommendations. It feels very warm how you present your videos.
Glad you like them!
They way he's talking about books and expressing his love for reading books i really like that ❤😊
thank you!
YOU NEED TO READ EARTHLINGS!!!
Well send me a copy!
The booktuber I was looking for! I have a few of these books myself, or other books from some of these authors. Love your recommendations and the way you talk about them. I'm subscribed!
Yay, thank you!
I would definitely suggest works of Yasunari Kawabata. His writing is amazing.
Will do! 🫡
Windup bird chronicle is the best of Murakami, very impeccable writing!
There's one key 'feature & plot' combo that's appeared in every Murakami book I've read so far: deeply introverted time spent hikikomori fashion in an isolated cabin in a forest, which seems like it's situated in some kind of limbo land cut off from shared reality as we all know it. I wonder if there are any books of his that don't feature a 'Limbo Land Forest Cabin'? And if not, then why was Murakami so fixated on writing about this? There are many authors that seem caught in a micro-psychosis, creatively speaking, unable to get away from certain patterns or themes psychologically or aesthetically. One of my favourites is Richard Yates but I understand the criticisms levelled at him; his work was very repetitious and he seemed to write about the same dynamic, draw the same characters and fixate on the same social phenomena over and over. I understand the criticisms coming from that angle but I still cherish everything he ever wrote. I would like to read more Murakami but the minute a solitary trip to an isolated cabin in a forest comes into the story I will burst out laughing. Great video, please keep uploading. I love to hear other people talk about what they enjoy (and what they do not-- that's juicy and fun too😉😆).🌲🌲🌲🏡🌳🌲🌲🌚
I highly highly recommend Osamu Dazai's No Longer Human❤
Its not exactly a cosy read but it's a classic which deserves all the recognition. Its written in an understated style quintessential to Japanese authors
i've read it but it was not for me
Added to my TBR❤
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recently read The Premonition by Banana Yoshimoto, loved it...
Glad you liked it!
Wow! Thanks for all the book recommendations! I am your avid follower now! Cheers from the Philippines! 🇵🇭
Glad you like them!
Read Ms Ice Sandwich after your recommendation and loved it so much 💯
AHh this makes me so happy!
I have read After Dark by Murakami and it was a very weird book - I mean that in a good way.
Excited for it!!
read most of these and kafka is my favourite :)
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Where do you usually purchase Japanese Literature from?
amazon or my local bookseller
Love your videos.❤
Thank you!
Diary of a void is ok ok...It's 2.7/5
Great list! I am obsessed with Japanese translations, they are sooo wonderful! I am currently reading what you are looking for is in the library and loving it. Did you get a chance to read it?
yes! I just talked about it in my latest video (Cozy Book Recs)
@@themindlessmess I'll check it out :)
I just get annoyed when everyone says Haruki (ha as in hard) when it's Haruki (a as in arnold) but still OK.
I try to keep it correct but sometimes I mess up when talking in a flow... 🤷🏽
@@themindlessmess I understand.
Haruki Murakami writes weird descriptions when it comes to writing women. And as a woman, it is very uncomfortable to read. Read Kafka on the shore and Norwegian Wood and gave up after that.
I agree! But everything else is just too good 😓😓
There's so much regurgitation online of this received opinion about 'Murakami being problematic in his writing about women'. I worry about so many intellectually insecure people accepting these sorts of trendy pre-packaged ideas and verdicts entirely, just because smart-sounding, university educated people say so-- and they all buy into a very particular socio-political/ideological framework and value system for how to interpret and evaluate our species, which I'm mindful and wary of. I wish more people would be strong enough in character to look at things from their own point of view entirely and come up with their own ideas. I'd be thrilled to see more fully engaged people going off-piste, declining to take the temperature of their peer group and instead bravely challenge all this received opinion. Just because many people say something doesn't mean they're correct or morally righteous. I'm clearly in a minority group as I love being challenged by uniquely integrated, well developed thinkers who don't mind transgressing the trendy dogma of the day.
I want unlimited money so that i can buy all the books i want 😢
same here! 🙌🏽🙌🏽
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Murakami’s Killing Commendator and 1Q84 are my favourite ❤ so much dreamlike and outlandish
I have read his every single book ❤❤❤
I would recommend you to read Sweet bean paste🥹🫶
i’ve read and enjoyed Sweet Bean Paste ❤️