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Paddy 邱平龙 I began running as a result of this book. I had no pretext to read this other than it was recommended by a friend. I think that it is remarkable that …moreI began running as a result of this book. I had no pretext to read this other than it was recommended by a friend. I think that it is remarkable that this book got me running as in no way does Murakami attempt to persuade the reader to start running. Likewise, he gives virtually no advice on how to start or on technique (other that stand tall, relax, breath).

His method of inspiration is so underwhelming, his brand of positivity so melancholic, yet his words leave you (I mean me), simultaneously, feeling so pathetically ordinary and capable at the same time. (less)

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Kumari de Silva This is not a "how-to" book, there's no tips whatsoever. It's just a book on what Murakami talks about when he talks about running. It is both general…moreThis is not a "how-to" book, there's no tips whatsoever. It's just a book on what Murakami talks about when he talks about running. It is both generally his thoughts on running and specific descriptions of races he has run(less)

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Does anyone else cringe at the way Murakami describes women in the book? At first, I was surprised at the absence of any acknowledgement of the role others (especially his wife) play in his running and writing journey. But the moment he describes the "pretty girls" from Harvard in "revealing bikinis".. i just want him to STOP.

Fatemeh Tell me about it!!

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Cora I'm reading the e-book version and it says it was translated from Japanese. So it was written in Japanese, translated to English. …moreI'm reading the e-book version and it says it was translated from Japanese. So it was written in Japanese, translated to English. (less)

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Sahar, is that a good book? You know my passion about Japan :-)

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