Poorva Parashar asked this question about Kafka on the Shore:
WHY is this book so loved? I mean, I didn't gain anything out of it. I'm not asking this as an insult. I genuinely want to know what the special thing about this book is.
Franco D I agree with you. This book is enjoyable to read in the sense that it isn't boring, but there is nothing to be "gained" from it. Some people like myse…moreI agree with you. This book is enjoyable to read in the sense that it isn't boring, but there is nothing to be "gained" from it. Some people like myself do not like loose ends and loose ends seem to be a trend these days in movies and books, leaving it to the readers to make their own coherent ending.(less)
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