Staff Pick of the Week
The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle
Haruki Murakami
Originally published as a set of three books in 1994 by critically acclaimed Japanese author Haruki Murakami, this enthralling read begins with a man’s missing cat and and turns into a labyrinthine mystery concerning the relationships between human beings. The protagonist Toru Okada soon finds his wife missing as well, and his quest to discover what happened to her sets the backdrop for a mesmerizing parade of people, places and events. This tale leaves the reader questioning the role of responsibility, the nature of dreams, the power of coincidence, and the limits of human consciousness. Worth noting in particular is Murakami’s depiction of the relationship between Japan and China during World War II.
Also be sure to check out his latest works, Kafka on the Shore and Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman.
Brian Dobreski
Adult Services Librarian
