Haruki Murakami's mesmerizing novel blurs the boundaries between reality and dream, exploring parallel worlds and the nature of consciousness. A young man finds himself caught between two realities—one familiar, one fantastical—as he navigates a mysterious walled city where shadows are separated from their owners. Murakami weaves his signature surrealism with profound meditations on identity, memory, and the stories we tell ourselves to make sense of existence.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Murakami creates worlds that feel simultaneously alien and deeply familiar, inviting readers to question the nature of reality itself. City and Its Uncertain Walls exemplifies his unique ability to transform the mundane into the magical, making the impossible feel inevitable.

DETAILS: • Author: Haruki Murakami • Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: September 9, 2025 • ISBN: 9780593687840

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