Any Haruki Murakami fans?

Half-way through Norweigan Wood and really liking it.  Has anyone read his others?  If so, recommend.

I finished Norwegian Wood recently and loved it.  Already it has its own special place on my nonexistent list of favorites. 

I also have Hard Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World but haven't started it yet.

I keep meaning to read something of his,, mainly because my first husband was japanese, and had the same last name. Imagine 19 years of people asking this reddish blond green eyed girl if she was japanese LOL.   Supposedly he is a cousin of my former MIL.  But have never gotten around to it. Would stil be curious to read something of his at some point.  Will have to check out Norwegian Wood based on your recommendation now

Finished Norwegian Wood.  Was a very good read.  I decided to pick up one of his books based on what I'd read about his writing style -- little did I know, this was probably the one of his books that most stands out, the one that is most unlike his others.  So I was completely not expecting a "simple love story".  Probably would not have opted to read it over his others had I known that.  But, I *really* liked it... it was very well done.  Thoughtful, not sappy.  Though the feelings of loneliness it inspired could be somewhat depressing.

On to The Wind-up Bird Chronicle.

Yes, apparently his style is usually much more fantastical and weird than it is in Norwegian Wood, but I like to treat a book as its own story and not compare it to other things the author has written, at least not where "quality" is concerned.  Writers are allowed to be eclectic, you know?

I found much to relate to in Norwegian Wood: the overwhelming sense of being alone in the world, the hypocrisy of many so-called revolutionaries.  I found myself nodding excitedly while reading, and sharing passages with my partner and my friends, because I related to all of the characters so well.

Apparently the story closely mirrors Murakami's own college experience, which is unsurprising given how honest and tangible the story and characters seem to be.