About “Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman”
This is a summary of a 2006 short story collection by Haruki Murakami. The book contains twenty-four stories that showcase his talent for exploring human experiences. The stories range from surreal to everyday situations, featuring elements such as animated crows, a criminal monkey, and an iceman. Characters encounter themes like loss, sexuality, and emotional connections. The collection includes settings such as Italy, Greece, and Hawaii, as well as ordinary life situations. The stories are described as instructive, surprising, and entertaining. The book was published as a trade paperback.
Awards & honors
- Winner — Kiriyama Pacific Rim Book Prize (2007)
Praise for “Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman”
“A warning to new readers of Haruki Murakami: You will become addicted. . . . His newest collection is as enigmatic and sublime as ever.”
“Whimsical, magical, daring or sometimes played with the mute in the bell of the trumpet. . . . The best of these linger far beyond the reading of them.”
“Murakami’s writing perfectly captures the way surreal, even seemingly supernatural, encounters can subtly alter the terrain of everyday life.”
Book details
- Published
- 2007
- Latest edition
- 2007 · ISBN 9781400096084
- ISBN
- 9781400096084
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Blind willow, sleeping woman | 2007 | 9781400096084 | Buy on Amazon |
| Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman | 2007 | 9780307387622 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman | 2007 | 9781400096084 | Buy on Amazon |
| Blind willow, sleeping woman | 2006 | 1843433060 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Blind willow, sleeping woman | 2006 | 1400044618 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman | 2006 | 9781400132959 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Blind window, sleeping woman | 2006 | 1400044618 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman | 2006 | 9781400102952 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Blind willow, sleeping woman | 2006 | 1843432692 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman | 2006 | 9781843433064 | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman?
Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman by Haruki Murakami has 384 pages.
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