top of page
Search

Norwegian Wood

  • Writer: Kathy Miller
    Kathy Miller
  • Sep 20, 2023
  • 1 min read

Updated: Aug 30, 2025

Haruki Murakami, 1987 date read: 9/19/23



First the writing. I thought it was very well written, especially given it is a translation and those can be iffy. Evocative clear honest writing.


Now the story. The story broke me. Without too many spoilers, it is about suicide and mental illness. This hits very close to home for me because my kids and I all suffer from mental illness. We have all have our suicidal moments (for me ages 12 to 22).


The descriptions of mental crisis and mental illness were so honest it hurt. Therefore I say this is a painfully great novel.


Recent Posts

See All
Bel Canto

Anne Pratchett, 2001 Date read: 12/19/25 Jesus christ, I am in tears. What a good novel. I didnt realize until after reading it that it was based loosely on a real event. I always say that people are

 
 
 
Tess of the d'Urbervilles

Thomas Hardy, 1891 Did not finish I know this is supposed to be a phenomenal story, but I've tried three times to read it, and the purple prose has defeated me each time. Sorry, Mr Hardy.

 
 
 
I, Robot

Isaac Asimov, 1950 Date read: 11/27/2025 I absolutely loved this novel, and I dont usually like science fiction. I thought it was fascinating and complex and everything you want from a good novel. My

 
 
 

Comments

Subscribe Form

Thanks for submitting!

©2021 by Lengthy Literary List. Proudly created with Wix.com

  • Instagram
bottom of page