Men Without Women

Stories

De: Haruki Murakami, Philip Gabriel - translator, Ted Goossen - translator

Narrado por: Kirby Heyborne

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Including the story "Drive My Car” - now an Academy Award-nominated film - this collection from the internationally acclaimed author "examines what happens to characters without important women in their lives; it'll move you and confuse you and sometimes leave you with more questions than answers" (Barack Obama).

Across seven tales, Haruki Murakami brings his powers of observation to bear on the lives of men who, in their own ways, find themselves alone. Here are lovesick doctors, students, ex-boyfriends, actors, bartenders, and even Kafka’s Gregor Samsa, brought together to tell stories that speak to us all. In Men Without Women, Murakami has crafted another contemporary classic, marked by the same wry humor and pathos that have defined his entire body of work.

©2017 Haruki Murakami (P)2017 Random House Audio

A Dot being Expanded

When Haruki Murakami starts to write, he always expand a dot into a masterpiece. "Men Without Women" is a set of seven short stories that is a classic Murakami. More metaphors for any reader to concur and digest of what they have read. I'm never disappointed of Haruki Murakami. His thought process is almost nearly impossible from any other authors to match or beat.

Refreshing shorter format while retaining HM style

Fan of his past works. especially enjoyed the shorter format. no critical comments. Typical MK style that we love.

Even Normal, Murakami Astounds

Get the book for the story alone and it will be worth it. Murakami is often described as Magical Realism and he is a master at it. These stories are much more grounded, more "Of daily life" but still connect deeply with the reader.

Kirby Heyborne is perfect for the collection, his naration infuses the text with a sadness and sense of wonder that elevate the prose.

common Kirby Heyborne W

dude is so good at setting the right tone for Murakami, this collection being a great example

Great Reader

The reader's tone was absolutely perfect. Second only to the reader of Kafka on the Shore.

past love

Beautiful collection of heartfelt stories of past relationships, confirming better to love rather than not.

Not a place to start with Murakami

This collection was inconsistent. Some high points, some low points, but mainly in the middle. While Murakami's style comes through, I don't think this collection shows him off very well. I would think a person new to Murakami might think "what's the fuss?" after reading this.

Many of the main characters have strange but strongly held beliefs. That isn't unusual for Murakami characters, but most of them had little to offer otherwise, so some of the stories came off as just strange.

Of the stories, I thought "Kino" was the best.

Kirby Heyborne has a neutral, flat delivery; seemingly perfect for Murakami. The problem is that in the (rare) instances where the text called out for an emotional reading, Heyborne couldn't or didn't follow through.

captivating

this book will keep you walking, driving, circling longer just to hear more. it is exquisite.

interesting and went places I never expected.

It was a little strange to hear what could have been American tales - with Japanese names and cities in place of my expectations. This was the first translated to English book I suppose I have ever read. I found many of the tales thought provoking. I would recommend it, but not highly. it was entertaining for a long drive.

Beautiful! As all Murakami's work, I just loved it

Narrator was great! I listened it in a heartbeat. Stories are also great, I am very pleased with it.