Kafka on the Shore

Kafka on the Shore (2002) is a metaphysical adventure involving two main characters: Kafka Tamura, a 15-year-old runaway, and Satoru Nakata, an elderly man with mysterious powers. As Kafka seeks refuge in a library, strange events unfold that may reveal secrets about his past. Meanwhile, Nakata embarks on a quest to find a mystical stone that may be the key to resolving Kafka’s predicament.

• Fans of postmodern literature
• Those interested in themes of memory, identity, or fate
• Anyone who likes a good mind-bending story

Haruki Murakami is a Japanese author known for his distinct blend of magical realism, surreal fantasy, and contemporary themes like loneliness, alienation, and the search for identity. Born in 1949, in Kyoto, Japan, he has gained international acclaim for novels such as Norwegian Wood, 1Q84, and The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle.