This whilst holding many similarities to previous Murakami work, is much different than what I was expecting.

I felt that the structure of this book was built and layered differently in comparison to Murakami's earlier works. I didn't feel that it was as detailed as we're used to seeing from him and whilst the story was good, I felt that the ending was left so far ajar that it was a little frustrating.

Definitely not one of my favourite stories from Murakami, but I enjoyed it all the same and found it quick and easy to read.