“Did Nakata have a soul? Or was that what he lost when he was 9? How come he was the only one among the hypnotised children who lost it? And if he lost his soul, how could he talk to cats? What was the thing that came out of him in his death? Was that the essence of Johnny Walker, or what he got when he was 9? Did he turn into The Boy Named Crow in the afterlife? Or was he always that boy, was the crow the other half of his shadow? If so, why did the other half go to Kafka? ”
“I just finished reading this. The book has multiple layers of meaning. Yes it is surreal, just like real life ;-) Absolutely outstanding and brilliant imagination! ”
“Just a disclaimer, I've only read two of Murakami's books: this one, and "The Wind-up Bird Chronicles". And I have to say, I love this one infinitely better. Yes, it's all crazy and everything, but it's so enjoyable. The characters are all exciting, and even the dialogue is thoroughly entertaining.”
“I can't understand it.”
“I can't understand it completely (my English is too bad, I'm sorry)”
“i love this book! even though some of the situations in the book are so hard to believe, i still feel like i have to read more because everything seems so exciting! Johnny Walker and Colonel Sanders are the most unimaginable!! And Mr. Nakata very strange old man but he is a lovable character! Oshima is a very interesting character too!”
“so random i love it. mr. nataka is so kyoot. hes so funny. excellent read”
“This is only the second Murakami book I've read...but I thoroughly enjoyed it. I love the way he alternates the stories with the chapters. "Kafka.." is crossing into that world of "What's real?" and "What's a dream?" "What is fantasy and what is destiny?" I love the old man who can communicate with cats -- we all have our special talents.”
“Why did i read this book.....too much of surreality. Not for anyone who like fiction based on reality.”
“Brilliant, the best of Murakami that i've read so far. Great style of writing - keeps u hooked on to the end. ”
