It’s because of you when I’m in bed in the morning that I can wind my spring and tell myself I have to live another good day.” ― Haruki Murakami, Norwegian Wood Fun Facts: • The novel’s massive popularity upon its release launched author Murakami into Japanese super-stardom. • Norwegian Wood has sold over 4 million copies in Japan alone. • Author Murakami is often recognized for the Western elements in his writing and lists Kurt Vonnegut and Richard Brautigan as early influences. Literature Meets Pop Culture: • The novel was adapted into a feature film by academy award-nominated director Tran Anh Hung in 2010. ![]() • Released in Japan, the film stars Kenichi Matsuyama as Watanabe, Rinko Kikuchi as Naoko and Kiko Mizuhara as Midori. • It was presented at the 67th Venice International Film Festival. Synopsis: Haruki Murakami’s Norwegian Wood (1987) follows the life of young Toru Watanabe as a college student in Tokyo during the 1960s, an extremely politically and socially turbulent period. Toru finds himself thrown into a phase of personal transition and sexual exploration following the death of his dear friend Kizuki. The young man develops a relationship with Naoko, a girl who is also emotionally damaged. She eventually leaves Toru and quits school to seek treatment at a sanatorium. Toru soon becomes friends with the vivacious Midori Kobayashi. The NOOK Book (eBook) of the Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami at Barnes & Noble. FREE Shipping on $25 or more! Norwegian Wood. Vintage International. By Haruki Murakami. 0 of 2 copies available. 1 person waiting per copy. Place a hold. Read a sample Read a sample. Add to wish list. Add to history. HARUKI MURAKAMI was born in Kyoto in 1949 and now lives near Tokyo. Borrow eBooks. Norwegian Wood Haruki Murakami Author John Chancer Narrator.
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