Kafka on the Shore

Discover the enchanting world of Haruki Murakami's 'Kafka on the Shore,' a modern literary classic that transports readers into a dreamlike narrative filled with surreal events and complex characters. This B-format paperback edition, published by Random House UK in 2005, boasts 512 pages of captivating prose that seamlessly intertwines the lives of Kafka Tamura and Nakata. Kafka, a fifteen-year-old boy, escapes his home, haunted by his father's ominous predictions, while Nakata, a quirky yet endearing old man, navigates his unique journey marked by a childhood incident that left him inexplicably altered. As their stories converge, the pages come alive with extraordinary elements: talking cats, raining fish, and enigmatic figures that defy logic and reality. This spellbinding novel transcends the ordinary, making it an essential read for fans of surrealism and magical realism. Critics hail it as 'magical and outlandish' (Daily Mail) and 'hypnotic, spellbinding' (The Times), making 'Kafka on the Shore' an unforgettable exploration of fate, consciousness, and the human experience. Enjoy FREE shipping on this unique literary treasure, though please note that combined shipping is not available. Allow up to 10 days for your order to arrive and immerse yourself in Murakami's spellbinding world today.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780099458326
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2005
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 512


Description:
Kafka Tamura runs away from home at fifteen, under the shadow of his father's dark prophesy. The aging Nakata, tracker of lost cats, who never recovered from a bizarre childhood affliction, finds his pleasantly simplified life suddenly turned upside down. As their parallel odysseys unravel, cats converse with people; fish tumble from the sky; a ghost-like pimp deploys a Hegel-spouting girl of the night; a forest harbours soldiers apparently un-aged since World War II. There is a savage killing, but the identity of both victim and killer is a riddle - one of many which combine to create an elegant and dreamlike masterpiece.'Wonderful... Magical and outlandish' Daily Mail 'Hypnotic, spellbinding' The Times 'Cool, fluent and addictive' Daily Telegraph

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