South Of The Border”,” West Of The Sun (reissue with new cover)
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Additional information
| ASIN | B0725596QH |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| ISBN-10 | 0099448572 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0099448570 |
| Country of Origin | India |
| UNSPSC-Code | 55101500 (Printed publications) Report an incorrect code |
Customers Reviews
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Rammi Kumari –
If I have to describe the book in one word, I would call it “hallucinogenic”. The book focuses on Hajime’s romantic relationships who’s been feeling a sense of loneliness and incompleteness. Having a single child was rare in Japan after the war and Hajime finds it difficult to be around kids as everyone’s having many siblings. Then he found a friend in Shimamoto who’s also a single child. They started spending time together and developed a fondness but they lost each other because of circumstances. The story begins with Hajime’s childhood and takes us to his middle age life where he’s still clinging to the past and longing for something even when he has everything to comfort him. It explores one of the complex human emotions; love and the possibilities of “what-ifs” and “what might have been” of unrequited love.This book has an open ending, leaving the readers with lots of questions to mull over. But, you will find the significance of the title later in the story.This is my second book of Murakami and I’m completely in love with his unique writing style. The way he weaves a story with a trace of surrealism, making everything so mysterious, is fascinating. His books are perfect rereads as every time you will find something new.
shivani.rohella –
South of the Border, West of the Sun by Murakami revolves around Hajime’s life and his conflicts. He befriends Shimamoto during his childhood. They have so many similarities and they feel very much connected. However, Shimamoto changes her school and they drift apart. Hajime meets her again after several years but both of them are now married. Hajime then feels conflicted and faces several dilemmas which becomes a very important part of the book.🎼I was already a fan of Murakami when I picked this book to read. The first few pages left me a little disappointed because I had high expectations from him. The narrative wasn’t much engaging initially. However, it got better and I loved the mystery around Shimamoto. Also, I loved the fact that Murakami highlighted a few aspects of the Japanese economy and the lifestyle of people there. Coming to the story, it is one of personal dilemma, fate, love and lust at the surface level but it has symbolic references too. The entire episode of Hajime and Shimamoto could be viewed as protagonist’s imagination because of the internal void he faces and the guilt he has regarding his past actions.🎼Overall, it is a good read but it is certainly not Murakami’s best work. I found a few instances cringy and a few things illogical but it still has Murakami’s magic in it.
Priya –
I got a reused book for a cheaper rate- but it was as new. Didnt look like an old book.The plot was really marvelous. It’s totally a book of mind-journey.South of the Border, is my fourth book of Murakami. However i felt like i had a greater connect with Norwegian Wood. I should not have read this one immediately after NW though.But this book, to speak of it on an individual note- is beautiful, and the effect stays too long in the heart !
Paramita Mandal –
This book is just not a story..it’s a feeling and emotion, which we feel now you can read.Thi is the uniqueness of this book.
Subramanian Seshadri –
Sometimes the rating and reviews could be misleading.The one for this book was.I have read almost all of Murakami’s works but I must say this one ranks low on the pecking order.One doesn’t expect a great story or a plot in Murakami books but the style of Writing and narration is what keeps you hooked to the book.This book is weak on many fronts, save writing style.It doesn’t have the usual Murakami swag.3 on 5.
Nidhi –
In comparison to Murakami’s other works that ive read, i found it a little low. But had a good time reading this.
Amazon Customer –
Excellent book,finished it the first day I ordered it.One of my favourite murakami books.It keeps you stuck to it till the very end.
Harsha –
If you’re a fan of his work, you should definitely not sit this one out.
Sharon Sheltzer –
Uniquely MurakamiI am enchanted by his writing style that focuses on internals of his flawed protagonist, and his richly drawn secondary characters. This was a compelling read, but I was disappointed that the author left us with no answers about the core mystery. On the other hand, I suppose he left it to our imaginations.
Guida –
Livro muito bomO autor nem precisa comentar : excelente. Porém já li outros livros dele mais interessantes. Gostar ou não de um livro é muito pessoal!