Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World by Haruki Murakami
In this novel, two parallel narratives intertwine, one following a data encryptor in a dystopian, futuristic Tokyo who becomes embroiled in the machinations of a mysterious scientist and his granddaughter, the other set in a surreal, dreamlike town where a man is tasked with reading old dreams from unicorn skulls. As the story progresses, it becomes evident that the two worlds are connected in a profound and unsettling way, leading to a shocking conclusion that explores themes of consciousness, identity, and the nature of reality.
The 3416th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1985
- Nationality
- Japanese
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-500
- Words
- 105,000
- Original Language
- Japanese
- Alternate Titles
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- Hard Boiled Wonderland Und Das Ende Der Welt
- Koniec świata I Hard Boiled Wonderland
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- 51st on Harvard Book Store Staff's Favorite 100 Books (Harvard Book Store)
- 1258th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1271st on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- The 100 Best Science Fiction Books of All Time (Tor)
- The 100 Novels You Must Read in Your Lifetime (Esquire)