My journey into
magical realism began on a windy, summer night. As the gentle breeze blew
across my face, I breezed through the pages of this book, immersing into the
story a little more deeply at every turn of the page. That’s the brilliance of
Murakami’s writing; he gently pushes you into his story, into the hearts and
minds of his characters.
The miracles are soft
and subdued and gems of philosophy are embedded in conversations. The more I read,
the more intense my connection with the characters became. It is was no longer
just their journey, it was mine too. Their questions were the ones I have
always wanted to ask. The confusion and uncertainty they felt, is what troubles
my mind as well. The deeper the story delved into the characters’ mind and
emotions, the more I began introspecting my journey and all the little
decisions that have brought me to where I am today.
There are many
questions asked but no definitive answers given in this book, and yet I felt
calm and satisfied by the end of the book. Isn’t that what this journey of life
is all about. There are million things we might never know, a million questions
which will forever be unanswered, and the moment we accept this fact, the
questions wont bother us anymore. And that’s when you fall in love with
yourself, all over again!
This is one of
those rare books, where you not only read, but ‘feel’ the story. A masterpiece
that is not to be missed!
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