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Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami (Book Analysis) : Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide

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This engaging summary presents an analysis of Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami, a poignant exploration of memory, mental illness and first loves. It is told from the perspective of Toru Watanabe, who hears the Beatles song ‘Norwegian Wood’ on a flight and is immediately reminded of his romance with a young woman named Naoko during his time at university. Although Toru cared for her deeply, their relationship was unconventional in many ways and eventually ended in tragedy, tinging his joy-filled memories with sorrow. Norwegian Wood is arguably the best-known novel by Haruki Murakami, one of the most popular Japanese-language authors of the 21st century.

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