First published 2004
A woman's lonely birthday sparks unexpected joy. A man's party plans unravel amid family tensions. A boy's coming-of-age is shadowed by a tragic loss. In these poignant, often surprising stories, Murakami explores the quiet emotional landscapes that shape our lives, even on the most ordinary days.
Genres: short-stories, literary-fiction, family-life, contemporary
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, slice-of-life
224 pages · Paperback · Vintage Books London