Wind/Pinball
Hear the Wind Sing and Pinball, 1973 (Two Novels) (Vintage International)
What's it about
Ever feel like you're just drifting through life, searching for a connection that makes sense? Discover how to find meaning in fleeting moments and embrace the quiet beauty of aimlessness in Haruki Murakami's debut novels, which launched his legendary career. You'll explore the hazy, jazz-filled world of two unnamed narrators navigating youth, loss, and loneliness in 1970s Japan. Learn from their pensive journeys through seaside towns and pinball parlors how to appreciate seemingly random encounters, the echoes of past relationships, and the strange magic of everyday life.
Meet the author
Haruki Murakami is one of the world's most acclaimed authors, whose work has been translated into over fifty languages and sold millions of copies internationally. Inspired by a flash of insight while watching a baseball game, he began writing his first novel, Hear the Wind Sing, late at night after closing the small Tokyo jazz bar he ran with his wife. This spontaneous beginning launched a legendary career, establishing his signature blend of the surreal, the melancholic, and the everyday that captivates readers worldwide.
The Script
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