WHERE TO START WITH HARUKI MURAKAMI

I hope this is helpful to people who need it and I hope this makes everyone stop leaving hate comments on all my murakami videos thank you~

F.A.Q.
1. KATE you read so many Murakami novels?? Where do I start??
AYE YOU'RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE YO
2. How do you pronounce your username?
Pfeil is pronounced “file” – it’s German
3. What is your college major/what do you do in college?
I was originally a nutrition major and I’m now in English Education. I’m planning on teaching English in Korea
4. What languages do you know?
English, Spanish, German, Korean and ASL. Yes, feel free to leave comments in any of these languages and I’ll try my best to reply in that language – my German is a little rusty since I only use it with my Grandparents and I’m currently learning Korean soooo cut me some slack lol English and Spanish though I’m (basically) fluent.
5. YOU LIKE KPOP???? WHAT GROUPS/PEOPLE/SONGS?
Yes, I love Kpop – I post kpop related unboxings/MV reactions and first listens and stuff like that on this channel! My bias groups are BTS and EXO (and EXOCBX) and my UB is Zhang Yixing. I also fucking LOVE Bastarz, Seventeen, Blackpink, Dean, CL, and GD. I also watch kdramas so totally feel free to chat with me about them in the comments!

[Grace-opmr]

did anyone else see the little hamster rolling around in the ball

[adamgunn]

I started with Norwegian Wood and my god it was a good choice. The most beautiful book ever!

[houtarou]

18:18 hamster roll in three two one 😍😂

[Violetcas]

I'm so frustrated with the fact that you get hate on your original Murakami video. I thought it was informative and I agree completely with the opinion that Murakami's work is better suited for an older audience

[maybefyn]

I'm absolutely living for your attitude in this video, yaaaas girl !!

[NehaSharma-eolc]

I would say Thank you for being honest with your reviews. A booktuber doesn't necessarily have to *praise* the authors ; neither do they need to show that how they love every book. We all are humans. If our tastes in food, clothes, places can differ than books too are no exception. Go girl! Love from India. 🇮🇳 💖

[wannaib]

A wild sheep chase was my first book of his I ever read . To this day it's one of my favorite books ever. Loved your video

[karmak.]

I started with Kafka on the Shore 😍 it was THE book that helped me start reading 😋
I freaking did an Eng presentation for my finals on this. They thought I was crazy 🤪
Bish. I AM CRAZY. 🤣🤩

[christellebadillo]

Norwegian Wood’s my first ever Murakami book waaaay back in 2011. I read After Dark after it and that was an intense jump lol! Love ur channel! ❤️

[jaimealfredobarcena]

I started with 1Q84 and you're completely right about it being slow-phased but then when you got through it, definitely worth it!

[OSarahKate]

I’m so lost on where to start a Murakami book -
Saving this video for when I’m brave enough to start that journey!

[hoseoljeong]

I was waiting for your 1Q48 review but while I'm at it, you just made me so interested in the rest of Haruki Murakami's books. Thank you so much!

[ChrisBrooks]

When I searched Murakami's novels something interesting showed up; Haruki Murakami Bingo and I knew I had to share this with everyone who maybe didn't know.

[theorangecollective.]

Sweeeet. I just finished Kafka on the Shore (my first Murakami book) so glad to know where I can go next :)

[笑笑-sj]

I really enjoyed this video. You shouldn't have to apologize for expressing your opinions in a civil manner. Anyone who says you're acting bitchy doesn't have a clue.

My first Murakami book was After Dark when I was 19. I had just come back from a summer exchange program in Tokyo and wanted to give Murakami a try after my host dad recommended him. The first time I read it, I thought it was pretty boring, but I did like the atmosphere and the dispassionate, first-person plural point of view of the narrator. I thought he really did a good job of capturing the mood and atmosphere of Tokyo in the wee hours of the night. Plus, the way he expresses the theme of disparate segments of humanity coming together to make up this massive organism is absolutely sublime and accommodates all sorts of interesting interpretations.

1Q84 is one of those novels that takes work to get into, mostly because of its length. Some segments were a slog, but towards the end I couldn't help but feel some affection for the characters. Definitely wouldn't recommend it for first-time Murakami readers.

Still haven't read Kafka on the Shore, but will try it out after watching your video. Cheers!

[chromemuffin]

I loved this review, I wish it had been around when I first started reading Murakami. You're so right about not reading Dance Dance Dance first lol. And that his books are generally for an older audience. One chapter from Wind Up Bird still traumatizes me to this day. I wish I hadn't read that in the middle of class in high school. Anyway, great job!

[Liliquan]

Did you just say that Murakami wrote a novel with a female main character? Hell must be pretty cold these days.

[azilmarie]

it's 2020 and saw this just now. thank you!

[hockey]

Kate, I absolutely love your Murakami videos!! I'm currently on his book marathon and would watch your review vids whenever I finish a book of his. Thank you so much !! :)

[Jlukecampos]

I absolutely loved the first parts of 1Q84. It definitely got me into his writing style