Rating: 4/5
As I read these stories, they felt familiar to me. I've read a lot of Murakami books, so I have a grasp of how he writes, but it seemed like more than that. They were comfortable, sort of like visiting with old friends. I definitely enjoyed these stories.
There is a bit of range in the styling of these. They do carry a common theme of men on their own, even when other characters, particularly women, have strong parts. Even though there are some related elements, such as infidelity, each one is distinct. The central male characters, their situations, and even the tone of the stories feel different.
One thing that I love about Murakami's works is that they prominently feature the characters. Sometimes I will read things and the writer seems to be focused on an idea or plot point more than the character. Murakami is almost opposite of that. I love how we can delve into the characters' mindset and understand the pain, joy, confusion, etc. that is the crux of these moments. This might just be the best collection of Murakami stories.
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