Hard-Boiled Wonderland And The End Of The World: A Novel

Hard-Boiled Wonderland And The End Of The World: A Novel

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Haruki Murakami
Binding: Paperback
Published: KODANSHA, 1994

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

Hard-Boiled Wonderland And The End Of The World: A Novel presents a captivating dual narrative that intertwines a cyberpunk-esque mystery with a poignant, dreamlike fable. Murakami chronicles the adventures of a data-shuffler in a dystopian Tokyo, entangled with shadowy organizations and a bizarre scientific underworld. Simultaneously, the narrative transports readers to a secluded, walled town where a new arrival grapples with the loss of his shadow and memories, seeking to understand his purpose. This masterful work illustrates themes of identity, consciousness, and the nature of reality, all rendered with Murakami's signature blend of the mundane and the profoundly surreal. The prose maintains an enigmatic and introspective tone, drawing the reader into its unique, unforgettable worlds.

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Description

Author: Haruki Murakami
Binding: Paperback
Published: KODANSHA, 1994

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

Hard-Boiled Wonderland And The End Of The World: A Novel presents a captivating dual narrative that intertwines a cyberpunk-esque mystery with a poignant, dreamlike fable. Murakami chronicles the adventures of a data-shuffler in a dystopian Tokyo, entangled with shadowy organizations and a bizarre scientific underworld. Simultaneously, the narrative transports readers to a secluded, walled town where a new arrival grapples with the loss of his shadow and memories, seeking to understand his purpose. This masterful work illustrates themes of identity, consciousness, and the nature of reality, all rendered with Murakami's signature blend of the mundane and the profoundly surreal. The prose maintains an enigmatic and introspective tone, drawing the reader into its unique, unforgettable worlds.