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Bittersweet1987 · Japanese Literature / Coming-of-ageISBN 9780375704024

Norwegian Wood

by Haruki Murakami

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Norwegian Wood

Caution
Confidence: 80%

Spoiler-Safe Summary

In late-60s Tokyo, Toru drifts between two women and the shadow of his friend's death.

Mild Spoilers: tone & direction

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Trigger Warnings

Trigger WarningsIntensity
SuicideHigh
GriefMid
Sexual contentMid

Who it's for

  • · Love Murakami's lyricism
  • · OK with open / bittersweet ends

Who should skip

  • · Sensitive to suicide themes
  • · Want a clear HE