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Science Fiction· Japan

Hardboiled Wonderland and the End of the World

by Haruki Murakami
Aggregate Editorial Score43/100
Goodreads Choice Award
Published 1985453 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Hardboiled Wonderland and the End of the World by Haruki Murakami is a landmark work of science fiction, first published in 1985. Two narratives—one a near-future cyberpunk thriller, one a dreamlike medieval fantasy—intertwine to explore the nature of consciousness and self. Murakami's most formally daring early novel won the Tanizaki Prize. Themes of consciousness, identity, dreams run through the work. The book has received recognition from Goodreads Choice Award 1985.

Book Details

AuthorHaruki Murakami
Published1985
Country of Origin🇯🇵 Japan
LanguageEnglish
Pages453
Category🚀 Science Fiction
ISBN9780679743460
Editorial Score43/100
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Awards & Recognition

Goodreads Choice Award
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hardboiled Wonderland and the End of the World about?

Two narratives—one a near-future cyberpunk thriller, one a dreamlike medieval fantasy—intertwine to explore the nature of consciousness and self. Murakami's most formally daring early novel won the Tanizaki Prize.

Who wrote Hardboiled Wonderland and the End of the World?

Hardboiled Wonderland and the End of the World was written by Haruki Murakami, from Japan. First published in 1985.

What awards has Hardboiled Wonderland and the End of the World won?

Hardboiled Wonderland and the End of the World has received the following awards and honours: Goodreads Choice Award 1985.

Is Hardboiled Wonderland and the End of the World worth reading?

Hardboiled Wonderland and the End of the World is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 13/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in consciousness, identity, dreams.

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What category is Hardboiled Wonderland and the End of the World?

Hardboiled Wonderland and the End of the World is classified as Science Fiction. Speculative fiction exploring technology, space, the future, and society.

What country is Hardboiled Wonderland and the End of the World from?

Hardboiled Wonderland and the End of the World originates from Japan's literary tradition. Explore more books from Japan on our country page.

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