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May 18, 2024 • 13 mins

Haruki Murakami's literary repertoire presents a thought-provoking maze of narratives that explore the depths of human consciousness. With each title carefully crafted to resonate with readers on different levels, the sequence in which one approaches his books can greatly impact the understanding and interpretation of his overarching themes. From the enigmatic allure of 'Kafka on the Shore' to the mysterious world of 'Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World,' Murakami's books offer a tapestry of emotions and philosophical inquiries that invite further exploration into the complexities of his storytelling.

Publication Order of The Rat Books

Hear the Wind Sing(1979)AmazonPinball, 1973(1980)AmazonA Wild Sheep Chase(1982)AmazonDance, Dance, Dance(1988)Amazon

Publication Order of Kishidancho Goroshi Books

Killing Commendatore(2017)Amazon

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Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World(1985)AmazonNorwegian Wood(1987)AmazonThe Wind-Up Bird Chronicle(1997)AmazonSouth of the Border, West of the Sun(1999)AmazonSputnik Sweetheart(2001)AmazonKafka on the Shore(2005)AmazonAfter Dark(2007)Amazon1Q84(2011).css-j9qmi7{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-flex-direction:row;-ms-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:2.8rem;width:100%;-webkit-box-pack:start;-ms-flex-pack:start;-webkit-justify-content:start;justify-content:start;padding-left:5rem;}@media only screen and (max-width: 599px){.css-j9qmi7{padding-left:0;-webkit-box-pack:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;justify-content:center;}}.css-j9qmi7 svg{fill:#27292D;}.css-j9qmi7 .eagfbvw0{-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;color:#27292D;}
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