Norwegian Wood

About “Norwegian Wood”

Norwegian Wood is a 1987 novel by Japanese author Haruki Murakami. The story is told from the first-person perspective of Toru Watanabe, who reflects on his time as a college student in Tokyo. Through his memories, the novel explores his relationships with two women—Naoko, who is beautiful but emotionally troubled, and Midori, who is outgoing and lively. The novel focuses on themes of loss and memory, capturing the emotional complexity of Watanabe’s experiences. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)