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“Mr. Sheep Man," I asked. "Why would that old man want to eat my brains?"
"Because brains packed with knowledge are yummy, that's why. They are nice and creamy. And sort of grainy at the same time.”
Another wonderfully bizarre story by Murakami. This one is about a boy who innocently goes to the library to get some books and ends up being held captive in the basement there. Along with the old man, who is responsible for holding him, he meets Mr. Sheep Man and a pretty girl.
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"Because brains packed with knowledge are yummy, that's why. They are nice and creamy. And sort of grainy at the same time.”
Another wonderfully bizarre story by Murakami. This one is about a boy who innocently goes to the library to get some books and ends up being held captive in the basement there. Along with the old man, who is responsible for holding him, he meets Mr. Sheep Man and a pretty girl.
I listened to the 1 ho ...more
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Quick, strange and dark read about a young boy who heads to his local library. I'm seriously considering reading some of Murakamis longer works, as this is the second book I've read of his that I've enjoyed.
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I have read this before, but it is a quick tale so I gave it another listen as it qualified me for another completed step of a book challenge. This author’s books are difficult for me to enjoy, but always give me something to think about. And this one is entertaining enough to make a reread or enjoyment of a new format worthwhile.
I'm sure that there was lots of meaning and allusion in this book, but personally I found it to be really stinking boring!!!! The illustrations were fun.. and may have been its saving grace. I feel really let down after having such high expectations.
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2 1/2 stars. Not bad, especially if you're a Murakami neophyte, but I can't completely recommend it either. Short and filled with interesting illustrations (which are kind of the best part), the plot is simplistic, especially compared to most Murakami plots, and it has gimmick written all over it.
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felt like i was flying. i need to read more murakami again
Fun little short story about a very strange library indeed.
Short and strange with great art. I need to read a physical copy though.
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