eepi's reviews
374 reviews

I didn’t expect to relate to a lot of things Murakami does in his life. I don’t do marathon or triathlon but I do love running, swimming and even cycling, I’d love cycling if I actually have time to do it. All this I do without a goal just for fun unlike him. It sounds simple and I don’t have  enough words right now to express how I like this book. 
I do have issues with his other works however few books of his are and will still be my favourite and I do think I’m grown up enough to continually read more of his works whenever I want with a critical and clearer mind.
I love how pristine and straightforward this too. This is really is about running.

this is such a great book

3.5

My issue with this book is I was waiting for it to explain to me how the heroine, Nella, suddenly had a good and understanding relationship with other characters especially his husband Johannes and his sister Marin. I felt like I lost some of the development. It couldve made the book like 70% better if their relationships were covered more and were challenged enough.
And Jack Philips is the most villain of them all, in my own understanding. It's hard to forgive him even with our empathy that he was also a victim of the cruel time. I was waiting for an elaborated end of what happened with him and Johanne's case but the book kept it mysterious so I had no choice but to keep my own conclusion.

This is not fast paced but I read this so fast cuz the writing is fairly accessible. I also love Amsterdam, the authors descriptions and atmosphere are great. I think this the first historical fiction I read that is in Amsterdam.