"That things in life are fated by our previous lives. That even in the smallest events there's no such thing as coincidence." Kafka On the Shore by Haruki Murakami is my absolute favorite of Murakami's works. Psychologically captivating, and starkly thought provoking. Kafka On the Shore follows the parallel tales of the young Kafka Tamura and mentally disabled Satoru Nakata. Kafka is a fifteen year old boy who runs away from his father in search of answers and in search of his long lost mother and sister. A prophecy told to him at a younger age leads him to a secluded library far from home. This library proves to be the answer to many of Kafka's questions but unexpectedly reveals more mysteries. Nakata lost most of his mental capabilities during World War II while on a field trip with his elementary class. While on the trip a mysterious flash of light filled the sky and while most of the children were unconscious for a mere few minuets, Nakata woke up several weeks later. Once Nakata finally awoke, he was unable to read and had lost many of his memories. However, Nakata soon learns he is able to speak with cats and while Kafka is on his path to self discovery, Nakata's own adventure begins and although the two characters never meet, their destinies are much more similar than they first appear. Fast paced and intelligent in every way, Kafka on the Shore is strongly reccomended for those in seek of a mental feast. Some material however may be unsutiable for children.
P:4 Q:5
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