Haruki Murakami
Haruki Murakami is a renowned Japanese author known for his unique blend of magical realism and surreal narratives. Born in Kyoto in 1949, he has captivated global audiences with bestselling novels such as "Norwegian Wood" and "Kafka on the Shore." Murakami's works often explore themes of alienation, love, and the subconscious. His distinctive style has earned him numerous literary awards and a devoted international readership.
Book summaries for books written by Haruki Murakami
Quotes
If you can love someone with your whole heart, even one person, then there's salvation in life. Even if you can't get together with that person.
No matter how far you travel, you can never get away from yourself.
The only way to deal with this life is to accept it as you see it.
If you can't understand it without an explanation, you can't understand it with an explanation.
If you can't write, you don't have a story that deserves to be told.
It's the kind of scent that clings to your skin even after you wash your hands.
People's memories are maybe the fuel they burn to stay alive.
It's a good thing to be liked, but it's better by far to be respected.
The world is not just one place, but many places, all connected but separate.
When you fall in love, the natural thing to do is give yourself to it.
There are certain meanings that are lost forever the moment they are explained in words.
The important thing is not to express yourself beautifully, but to express yourself.