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The narrative features a split-brained data processor and a deranged scientist, entwined with a bold granddaughter, as they navigate a surreal world filled with thugs, librarians, and subterranean monsters. The story intertwines cultural references, including figures like Bob Dylan and Lauren Bacall, showcasing the author's unique blend of humor and absurdity. This provocative tale reflects the complexities of modern consciousness and challenges societal norms, making it a standout work in contemporary literature.
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End of the World and Hard-Boiled Wonderland, Haruki Murakami
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- Released
- 2024
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- Subtitle
- A New Translation
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Haruki Murakami
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 488
- ISBN13
- 9780593320020
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Love, Contemporary Fiction, Gifts for men, Japan, Japanese Literature, Magical Realism, Future, Soul, Treasures, Utopia, Tokyo, Parallel Worlds, Shadow, Sci-Fi Short Stories
- First published
- 1985
- Original title
- Sekai no owari to hádoboirudo wandárando
- Rating
- 4.05 out of 5
- Description
- The narrative features a split-brained data processor and a deranged scientist, entwined with a bold granddaughter, as they navigate a surreal world filled with thugs, librarians, and subterranean monsters. The story intertwines cultural references, including figures like Bob Dylan and Lauren Bacall, showcasing the author's unique blend of humor and absurdity. This provocative tale reflects the complexities of modern consciousness and challenges societal norms, making it a standout work in contemporary literature.