NORWEGIAN WOOD by HARUKI MURAKAMI

“NORWEGIAN WOOD” by Haruki Murakami is a poignant novel set in Tokyo in the late 1960s. It follows Toru Watanabe, a university student who is deeply affected by the suicide of his close friend Kizuki. Toru’s life becomes intertwined with Kizuki’s former girlfriend, Naoko, who is struggling with her own emotional turmoil. As Toru navigates his feelings for Naoko and a new relationship with the lively Midori, he grapples with themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in a world marked by profound loneliness and existential questions. The novel is known for its introspective narrative and evocative portrayal of emotional complexity.