tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post3436236975647985700..comments2024-02-24T09:36:17.274+08:00Comments on Melody's Reading Corner: A Wild Sheep Chase by Haruki MurakamiMelodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-40795764544969667902009-02-27T17:27:00.000+08:002009-02-27T17:27:00.000+08:00I love Murakami, but I think this is the weakest o...I love Murakami, but I think this is the weakest one of his that I've read. I still enjoyed it, but the ending was a bit too 'normal' - I'm not sure that's the right word for it - as it wasn't normal - it was really weird, but it didn't feel as though it was other-worldly, as it does in his other books. It was as if the characters didn't really belong there - sorry I'm waffling - do you have any idea what I'm trying to say!!?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698068501004755678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-58809125439373638352009-02-26T09:24:00.000+08:002009-02-26T09:24:00.000+08:00Julia - I'm hoping you'll try his books one day! T...Julia - I'm hoping you'll try his books one day! They're intriguing and oh so interesting!<BR/><BR/>Naida - I thought those quotes are funny, hehe.Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-83277446395127622882009-02-26T07:27:00.000+08:002009-02-26T07:27:00.000+08:00this does sound like a unique book, I like the she...this does sound like a unique book, I like the sheep passages you quoted :)<BR/>great review!<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/</A>The Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217390642323530030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-49084144168397642212009-02-25T18:06:00.000+08:002009-02-25T18:06:00.000+08:00Truly enjoy the passages, Melody! Not sure if this...Truly enjoy the passages, Melody! Not sure if this be book I would enjoy reading, but we shall see :)<BR/><BR/>Enjoy your review :)Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06327851309182088290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-7385159441141329832009-02-25T11:33:00.000+08:002009-02-25T11:33:00.000+08:00Alice - I thought so too, hehe.Trish - Oh, I've Ka...Alice - I thought so too, hehe.<BR/><BR/>Trish - Oh, I've <I>Kafka on the Shore</I> in my pile, and I'm looking forward to reading that one! I heard it's one of his bestsellers.Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-8679940263215915052009-02-25T11:24:00.000+08:002009-02-25T11:24:00.000+08:00Confusion? Sounds exactly how I felt during Kafka...Confusion? Sounds exactly how I felt during Kafka on the Shore. This one sounds really great, though, and I'm dying to try more Murakami. I haven't heard of this one, but I'll have to watch out for it.Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-89632228870673661512009-02-25T11:01:00.000+08:002009-02-25T11:01:00.000+08:00Ah-hah! This sounds like typical Murakami. :)Ah-hah! This sounds like typical Murakami. :)Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-70395516761173911762009-02-25T08:48:00.000+08:002009-02-25T08:48:00.000+08:00Nymeth - I like Murakami's style of writing. Very ...Nymeth - I like Murakami's style of writing. Very unique IMO. ;)<BR/><BR/>Sandy - Yeah, both wacky and bizarre but I enjoyed it. <BR/><BR/>Jeane - Well, I wouldn't say it belongs to that category. It sounds magical but it doesn't have anything to do with magic or fantasy actually. It's more or less connects to myths, beliefs and stuff like that.Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-10897857961374842392009-02-24T21:59:00.000+08:002009-02-24T21:59:00.000+08:00This sounds very strange but interesting. Would yo...This sounds very strange but interesting. Would you say it falls under the category of magical realism?Jeanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02270303640902731044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-52189939211294060712009-02-24T18:50:00.000+08:002009-02-24T18:50:00.000+08:00The premise sounds pretty wacky, but I am told tha...The premise sounds pretty wacky, but I am told that is typical for the author (who I've yet to read!). You have to give the guy some credit for creativity!Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-41808541294320042062009-02-24T17:47:00.000+08:002009-02-24T17:47:00.000+08:00This sounds so very Murakami :D And I mean this in...This sounds so very Murakami :D And I mean this in the best possible way, of course.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-12223228691252388702009-02-24T13:54:00.000+08:002009-02-24T13:54:00.000+08:00Jen - It can be confusing at times but I thought t...Jen - It can be confusing at times but I thought the premise sounds intriguing though. I'm glad I did enjoy it towards the end.<BR/><BR/>Mari - I hope you'll read this author one day soon. I've read two books by him so far and I'm captivated by his beautiful writing.<BR/><BR/>Violet - It sure looks that way, haha. I've a few of his books in my pile as well but I'm not reading them any time soon. Will have a short Murakami break. ;P(Well, who knows if I might change my mind?!) LOL.Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-76397110362876743432009-02-24T13:17:00.000+08:002009-02-24T13:17:00.000+08:00looks like you are on a Murakami roll. I loved the...looks like you are on a Murakami roll. I loved the Teaser tuesday you had for this book. Sounds really good. I have got to read one of his books someday. I know, I know i keep saying it, but I will :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-25070708525633051082009-02-24T12:22:00.000+08:002009-02-24T12:22:00.000+08:00Sounds interesting. I have not read anything by Ha...Sounds interesting. I have not read anything by Haruki Murakami but maybe one day. Thanks for the review. :)Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13763880769278650225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-76283217147307198012009-02-24T10:28:00.000+08:002009-02-24T10:28:00.000+08:00It does sound a little confusing but I'm glad you ...It does sound a little confusing but I'm glad you enjoyed it!Ladytink_534https://www.blogger.com/profile/14317480621483829078noreply@blogger.com