![]() So, first and foremost, I would definitely suggest that the following novels, that I will henceforth refer to as ‘the Big Three’, are ones that it is best not to jump straight into. Even though, I should point out, I’m no expert and cannot claim to have read everything he’s ever written. ![]() However, following on from last week’s vow to post something potentially useful, I’ve decided to set forth a few ideas of how to get into the works of Haruki Murakami. I could very easily tell you to read one novel whilst someone else would suggest an entirely different starting point. It is also a question that is deeply personal to the person you ask. However, especially with an author like Murakami, that isn’t always advisable. The act of picking your first book by an established author is a weird one, isn’t it? I mean you would instinctively want to go with the most critically acclaimed or most popular novel. ![]() Whenever I showcase my Murakami editions on my feed, the question I am asked most frequently is “which would you recommend to read first?” As a result, it is a question that I have thought about a lot more than I ever really anticipated. There’s something about his weird and wonderful worlds that just capture my attention. I never have a definitive answer for the question “who is your favourite author?” but I guess Murkami would always come close to the top. ![]()
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