I don’t know if I’m just stupid but I have no idea what the hell was meant to be going on. I feel so bad for this man’s wife and kids. Usually love Murakmi but I felt like this had all of the things I’m not a fan of with Murakami (poorly developed female characters and unredeemable misogynistic men) and none of my favourite elements (creativity and magic). Would not read again unless someone gave me some vital context on why this is actually a good book.