Amazing. I couldn't wait to sit down and read this book every night. The language (the translator deserves some credit here, I suppose) is beautiful and flows, the insights are painfully true, and the story--while not thrilling--is interesting. Try it!

Oh, Emma...always struck me as so girly. And there were parts of this book, upon re-reading as an adult, that I did still find annoying. But the characters are so well done. When annoying, the are annoying because they are so well depicted. And they are timeless, too.

Murakami is fantastic-- insightful characters, insanely creative plots, a little magic that is crafted in a believable manner, a depth to the writing that enhances it--but you can also enjoy the book without thinking too much about it. Wonderfully translated as well.

I've carried this book around forever; my mother has been trying to get me to read it since high school. What a wonderful story of growing up...Marjorie might not be the best character in literature, but she is certainly one many women could relate to. How is one ever to be sure about love?

Alright, you sort of have to read this book just to get all those references in popular culture to the picture of Dorian Gray. I would laugh out loud at some of his phrases, even while shivering with horror at how evil Dorian Gray is. This is a quick, dark but funny read.