Tag: Haruki
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The Aesthetics of the Unremarkable
Playing Schubert’s piano pieces with perfection is one of the toughest things in the world. Especially the Sonata in D major. Many renowned pianists have taken on this challenge, yet no performance has ever been flawless. There’s no rendition you could call perfect. Want to know why? It’s because the piece itself is imperfect. Robert…
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South of the Border, West of the Sun
From a metaphysical perspective, we can’t even fathom why we exist in this world, and from the moment we’re born, we’re slowly walking towards the inevitable end—death. Perhaps every step in life is a desperate attempt to momentarily forget that sorrowful conclusion. 💔
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South of the Border, West of the Sun
A boy, feeling love but unsure of its nature, expresses it sincerely through instinct. Like a scientist documenting data around an unexplained phenomenon, or a kid jotting down the lyrics of a favorite song phonetically without understanding their meaning, the boy faithfully records what he sees, feels, and imagines. 🌟
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‘Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage’ and the Basics of the Author
I’m the type to mercilessly set aside books that don’t grab me, almost a dropout enthusiast. Sometimes, I wonder if I read just to find books to abandon! My meter’s always maxed out to the right, and I’ve never been the kind to think, ‘Maybe it’ll get better’ with warm optimism. That’s what makes Haruki…
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Exploring ‘The City and Its Uncertain Walls’
Encountering a new work by a beloved author is like a personal festival that I can fully enjoy alone. Still, personally, the new ‘The City and Its Uncertain Walls’ fell short of expectations. The freshness of ‘The End of the World’ was already enjoyed in the original novella, and the delightful style and expressions were…
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Murakami T
It felt as dull as ‘What’s There in Laos Anyway?’ or ‘The Scrap.’ However, I’m hesitant to say it won’t be enjoyable for first-time Haruki essay readers. It might just be my own familiarity with his writing that’s making it feel repetitive. Maybe I’ve grown tired of the recurring whiskey, jazz, and marathon metaphors. But…
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Haruki’s New Gem, ‘First Person Singular’
Novels allow authors to play to their strengths. Some excel with prose, while others rely on storylines. A strong point can carry a novel despite its flaws, leading readers to a satisfactory experience. People are more forgiving than you’d think. Or maybe just not that critical. But short stories offer no such leeway.