The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle

Toru Okada searches for his missing cat—and then his missing wife—in a mystery that expands to encompass World War II atrocities in Manchuria and a strange woman at the bottom of a well. Murakami's most ambitious and disturbing novel.

The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle was written by Haruki Murakami, from Japan. First published in 1994.

The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle has received the following awards and honours: Goodreads Choice Award 1994; Kirkus Reviews 1994.

The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 21/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 2 editorial sources. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in mystery, memory, Japan.

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The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle originates from Japan's literary tradition. Explore more books from Japan on our country page.