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Literary Fiction· Japan

Kafka on the Shore

by Haruki Murakami
Aggregate Editorial Score42/100
Goodreads Choice Award
Published 2002576 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 2002, Kafka on the Shore established Haruki Murakami as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. Fifteen-year-old Kafka Tamura runs away from Tokyo and an Oedipal curse, while in a parallel narrative an old man who can talk to cats is on his own mysterious journey. Murakami's masterful novel blends the mundane and the surreal in quintessential fashion. Themes of identity, dreams, cats run through the work. The book has received recognition from Goodreads Choice Award 2002.

Book Details

AuthorHaruki Murakami
Published2002
Country of Origin🇯🇵 Japan
LanguageEnglish
Pages576
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9781400079278
Editorial Score42/100
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📖 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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200216
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Haruki Murakami
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kafka on the Shore about?

Fifteen-year-old Kafka Tamura runs away from Tokyo and an Oedipal curse, while in a parallel narrative an old man who can talk to cats is on his own mysterious journey. Murakami's masterful novel blends the mundane and the surreal in quintessential fashion.

Who wrote Kafka on the Shore?

Kafka on the Shore was written by Haruki Murakami, from Japan. First published in 2002.

What awards has Kafka on the Shore won?

Kafka on the Shore has received the following awards and honours: Goodreads Choice Award 2002.

Is Kafka on the Shore worth reading?

Kafka on the Shore is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 16/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in identity, dreams, cats.

Where can I buy Kafka on the Shore?

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What category is Kafka on the Shore?

Kafka on the Shore is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Kafka on the Shore from?

Kafka on the Shore originates from Japan's literary tradition. Explore more books from Japan on our country page.

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