Haruki Murakami's poignant coming-of-age novel follows Toru Watanabe as he reflects on his college years in 1960s Tokyo, navigating love, loss, and the complexities of human connection. Caught between two women—the emotionally fragile Naoko, haunted by the suicide of their mutual friend, and the vibrant, independent Midori—Toru struggles to understand his own desires and the nature of love itself. A melancholic meditation on memory, grief, and the bittersweet passage of youth.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Murakami captures the aching beauty of young love and the profound loneliness that can exist even in moments of connection. Norwegian Wood is a tender, honest exploration of how we navigate loss, desire, and the impossible task of truly understanding another person.

DETAILS: • Author: Haruki Murakami • Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: September 12, 2000 • ISBN: 9780375704027

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