The Strange Library

By: Haruki Murakami, Ted Goossen - translator

Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne

From internationally acclaimed author Haruki Murakami—a fantastical illustrated short novel about a boy imprisoned in a nightmarish library.

Opening the flaps on this unique little book, readers will find themselves immersed in the strange world of best-selling Haruki Murakami's wild imagination. The story of a lonely boy, a mysterious girl, and a tormented sheep man plotting their escape from a nightmarish library, the book is like nothing else Murakami has written. Designed by Chip Kidd and fully illustrated, in full color, throughout, this small format, 96 page volume is a treat for book lovers of all ages.

I enjoyed it

A very clever little short story. It was a good, brief adventure.

I’m a big fan of Haruki Murakami. It’s good to read another story by him

Truly Strange

I’m not sure I’d have chosen to read this if I’d known the general plot. I picked it randomly, and Murakami’s answer is perplexing. At several points I found myself thinking the title should really be “The Deranged Library.” As with his other works, the story makes less sense than more at the end. However, I do find it to be clearer in interpretation, if not intent, than other works of his. In no way do I mean these as negatives. If you are looking to disturb the quiet of your mind with something dark and confusing, I highly recommend this book. The story is well-written, and the audio performance is fantastic.

Wicked Fairy Tale

I overlook this audiobook many times before because it's only an hour long. Since Audible had a 50% off sale, I thought to myself that I should give "The Strange Library" a try. I've been telling my book club that they should read more Haruki Murakami because his writing style is so different that you can't help for wanting more. Thus far, I've listened to all of Murakami's titles that Audible has to offer.

"The Strange Library" is another strange one from Haruki Murakami. A boy going to a library, talking to the Sheep Man and somehow being in prison for not reading enough.

What a great wicked fairy tale!

You better read more before the Sheep Man gets you. Simply brilliant bedtime story for your little ones to do their school work.

It was okay

I swear Ive seen a Macaulay Culkin movie with a similar plot, its way okay. I would buy the print version instead.

Make people afraid of the library

Horrible presentation of a public library. Sorry I paid money for this one. If I had heard this as a child I might never have gone to the library again