Norwegian Wood

Name: Norwegian Wood
Author: Murakami Haruki

by Murakami Haruki

Nostalgic novel exploring grief, depression, and lost love in Tokyo

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Murakami Haruki

Japan's most internationally read contemporary novelist, whose work blends magical realism, pop culture, and deep psychological exploration. Norwegian Wood and Kafka on the Shore have made him a global literary phenomenon.

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