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Violence
Some
A woman is assaulted and beaten — depicted directly though not graphically
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief adult content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Themes of the hidden nighttime world, insomnia, the gap between sleeping and waking society
What this book is about
Murakami's 2004 short novel observes one night in Tokyo through a camera-like perspective. Violence includes a woman being beaten; some adult content. A quiet, atmospheric read that nonetheless addresses assault and the hidden world of the night. Adults and older teens.
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Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Assault depicted
Adult content
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