After Dark by Haruki Murakami
Set over the course of a single night in Tokyo, this novel weaves together the lives of several characters whose paths intersect in unexpected ways. As the city pulses with its own nocturnal rhythm, a young woman named Mari spends her time in a Denny's, encountering a jazz musician and a love hotel manager, while her sister Eri lies in a deep, mysterious sleep. The narrative explores themes of isolation, connection, and the surreal nature of urban life, as the boundary between reality and dreams blurs, revealing the hidden depths of the human experience.
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- Published
- 2004
- Nationality
- Japanese
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- Japanese
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(3.6)
- Alternate Titles
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- Afterdark
- Afutā Dāku
- Efter Mörkrets Inbrott
- Po Zmierzchu
- Послемрак
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