Wind/Pinball Audiobook By Haruki Murakami, Ted Goossen - translator cover art

Wind/Pinball

Two novels

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Wind/Pinball

By: Haruki Murakami, Ted Goossen - translator
Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne
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In the spring of 1978, a young Haruki Murakami sat down at his kitchen table and began to write. The result: two remarkable short novels—Hear the Wind Sing and Pinball, 1973—that launched the career of one of the most acclaimed authors of our time.

These powerful, at times surreal, works about two young men coming of age—the unnamed narrator and his friend the Rat—are stories of loneliness, obsession, and eroticism. They bear all the hallmarks of Murakami’s later books, and form the first two-thirds, with A Wild Sheep Chase, of the trilogy of the Rat.

Widely available in English for the first time ever, newly translated, and featuring a new introduction by Murakami himself, Wind/Pinball gives us a fascinating insight into a great writer’s beginnings. Literary Fiction Fiction Genre Fiction Magical Realism Coming of Age Fantasy Magic
Distinctive Murakami Elements • Raw Honest Tone • Brilliant Job • Philosophical Depth • Engaging Storytelling

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This was my second time reading this, the first was on my own without narration after I found out that “The Wild Sheep Chase” was a sequel of sorts to this. If you have not read Murakami before I wouldn’t start here as even he considers it to be among his worst works however if you have read and enjoyed “The Wild Sheep Chase” or even some of Murakami’s short stories it is definitely worth a listen especially with this narrator. You do get a glimpse into ideas and structures featured on the Wild Sheep Chase and have additional time to become familiar with supporting characters common to both which makes both novels the better for it.

Early Murakami

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And I am. So, I am going to say time well spent, but I can't say it was great. Overall experience for me was pretty good because Murakami's style speaks to me. I was captivated by 1Q84. I have to say, there were some moments in these books which made me think and stick with me. I may even listen to them again. However, when I compare to other works, I have to give this a lower rating.

If you are a Murakami Fan

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He should have left her apt. instead of sticking around like a creeper and staring at her breasts and vagina as she slept.

I agree with the girl

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I’ve read every murakami except this.

I really enjoyed Wind but pinball didn’t make too
Much sense as others have said. Still a great read / listen for Murakami fans.

Where it all began. Also nice narration.

Nice narration. Not HMs best

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Interesting and engaging stories. I have never been disappointed with his books. I am looking forward to more in his collection.

Always Good!

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