The title tells it all. The story really is one of a kind and unlike any book I have previously read. While depicted as a fast read, the book is not meant to only be read once. It does take multiple readings to grasp the outermost shell of Haruki Murakami's unique philosophy.
Lots of people agree that the book is confusing. I believe this too. I don't believe that the confusion was without purpose, nor was it without a point. Modern writing calls for the unconventional and the abstract. No longer can a book captivate its audience with predictable elements and straightforward themes. A reader must hunt for them. Kafka does exactly that. Each dialogue and stream of consciousness from the characters birthed a concept unlike those I witness and am a part of in reality. The book's magical realism is what makes it an excellent read.
What grips my attention the most is how devoted my attention must be onto the plot and events. The thick curtain between reality and the abstract in life are open and flood into each others dimension. In this book, an event does not happen with an explanation- it happens with three. Like a book where you pick an ending to your liking, Kafka on the Shore allows the reader to explore the plot and develop their own understanding of the characters and their relationships to one another.
This book is an excellent example of a philosophical work, but only for the type of reader that wishes to be left pleasantly confused. The ideas will linger in the readers mind and truly make them a better philosopher. With this book, each question y possesses an answer within itself.
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