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Literary Fiction· Japan

Norwegian Wood

by Haruki Murakami
Aggregate Editorial Score39/100
Goodreads Choice Award
Published 1987389 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1987, Norwegian Wood established Haruki Murakami as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. Toru Watanabe recalls his student years in 1960s Tokyo—his dead best friend, the fragile and beautiful Naoko, and the vibrant Midori—in Murakami's most accessible and directly emotional novel. Its portrait of adolescent love and grief made it a phenomenon in Japan. Themes of love, grief, mental illness run through the work. The book has received recognition from Goodreads Choice Award 1987.

Book Details

AuthorHaruki Murakami
Published1987
Country of Origin🇯🇵 Japan
LanguageEnglish
Pages389
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780375704024
Editorial Score39/100
About the Category

📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇯🇵 Japan

This book is part of Japan's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Goodreads Choice Award
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Norwegian Wood about?

Toru Watanabe recalls his student years in 1960s Tokyo—his dead best friend, the fragile and beautiful Naoko, and the vibrant Midori—in Murakami's most accessible and directly emotional novel. Its portrait of adolescent love and grief made it a phenomenon in Japan.

Who wrote Norwegian Wood?

Norwegian Wood was written by Haruki Murakami, from Japan. First published in 1987.

What awards has Norwegian Wood won?

Norwegian Wood has received the following awards and honours: Goodreads Choice Award 1987.

Is Norwegian Wood worth reading?

Norwegian Wood 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 love, grief, mental illness.

Where can I buy Norwegian Wood?

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What category is Norwegian Wood?

Norwegian Wood is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Norwegian Wood from?

Norwegian Wood originates from Japan's literary tradition. Explore more books from Japan on our country page.

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