I didn't expect much going into the book cause let's be real, the moment I heard its about his collection of t-shirts.... I'm here going ... okay?

But wow. I came out laughing and just cackling even towards the end of the book.

I love how REFRESHING this collection of essays are, and fact is, Murakami is just a funny uncle who likes to collect t-shirts and records as a hobby, whilst going for a beer in a jazz bar.

I love how we're diving into his life, and his stories from all around the world with the t-shirts that he owned. Goes to show how he values his things, and quite frankly, I can relate to some things as well. There is a sort of intimacy whilst going into someone's closet and choice of clothings, but I love how Murakami just went all in and talked about where and why he didn't wear his t-shirts. Whats exciting is how we get to somehow go an adventure with him as well, a trip to his past and his experience as a lecturer, as an author and even as a normal human as well.

Whether you're a fan of his works or not, this book will take you by surprise. It has that sort of surprise element that makes you smile at parts, really laughed out loud on notes at certain shirts that he owned and just generally, a wholesome read, one that lets you get inside the author's mind without it being too personal nor too cocky. Such a feel good book and I definitely enjoyed it!

4🌟 for this gem!