The novel follows two parallel narratives: Kafka, a 15-year-old runaway searching for his identity, and Nakata, an elderly man who can communicate with cats, and the stories intertwine in a world of magical realism.
A poignant coming-of-age novel about Toru Watanabe, a university student who reflects on love, loss, and mental illness, it is set against the backdrop of 1960s Japan.
An ambitious three-part novel is set in a parallel version of 1984, where two characters, Aomame and Tengo, are drawn into a surreal, alternate reality. Murakami weaves a complex narrative filled with mystery, alternate realities, and strange occurrences.
A metaphysical mystery, this novel follows Toru Okada, a man whose search for his missing wife leads him into an eerie, surreal adventure. It touches on Japanese history, trauma, and personal identity.
A dual-narrative novel that juxtaposes a sci-fi dystopia with a surreal, dreamlike world. It delves into themes of consciousness, technology, and the mind. The story unfolds as a blend of noir and philosophical meditation.
Set for one night in Tokyo, this novel follows the interconnected lives of various characters, from a college student to a jazz trombonist to a mysterious nightclub worker.
A collection of short stories that delve into the emotional isolation and melancholy experienced by men who have lost or been abandoned by women, usually to other men or death.