“If your friends abandon you, confront that shit right away“

Overview: The story is about a young man haunted by a great loss; of dreams and nightmares that have unintended consequences for the world around us; and of a journey into the past that is necessary to mend the present. 

I really like reading Murakami's books. He is a fantastic writer, who's books are just enjoyable to read.

The good thing about this book is that on the surface it seems a simplistic story, about five teenagers with deep friendship, who mysteriously discard one of the fiends, but as you read you realize it's a complicated book with deep lessons about life and friendship. 

In general, I hate vague endings, but this didn't even feel like an ending. I can't deny that I was hooked on this one, and the writing was good too. Murakami is certainly a master at what he does. I'm just not sure this ending was to my personal taste.

I loved this book because it made me think afterwards and left me feeling hollow, yet fulfilled. If you are a fan of Murakami, then definitely give this a try.