Any Haruki Murakami fans

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sophietom · 01/05/2009 16:09

I'm really getting into Murakami. I especially enjoyed the Wind up Bird Chronicle and Dance Dance Dance but I've read several others. Can anyone recommend any similar authors I might enjoy? Also feel free to recommend your favourite Murakami books too

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Aranea · 01/05/2009 19:53

what a great site, eachpeach!

spicemonster · 01/05/2009 19:53

Woah spooky EPPPMum!

There you go OP - two people who say Coupland, got to be worth a punt

Aranea · 01/05/2009 19:52

Hard-boiled wonderland and the end of the world is good, and so is Kafka on the Shore. But I was disappointed by After Dark.

I've just started reading 2666 by Roberto Bolano, which according to one review is a feast for those who have enjoyed snacking on Murakami! I haven't got far enough yet to be able to confirm this, but am enjoying it!

EachPeachPearMum · 01/05/2009 19:52

Try this for other suggestions!

spicemonster · 01/05/2009 19:52

You might like Douglas Coupland actually thinking about it.

EachPeachPearMum · 01/05/2009 19:50

I like Douglas Coupland a lot
Peter Hoeg (though not his latest)

EachPeachPearMum · 01/05/2009 19:48

Best one is Wild Sheep Chase
Jeff Noon is similarly surreal. Ishiguro not particulatly similar other than sparseness (sparcity??)
His non-fiction is good too- underground about the tokyo sarin attacks.
Murakami is my favourite author (for adult stuff, obv)

tillyfernackerpants · 01/05/2009 19:41

What about Kazuo Ishiguro? Tbh I haven't read any Murakami but I get the impression that they are quite similar.

spicemonster · 01/05/2009 18:50

I can't think of any writers who are similar. Sputnik Sweetheart and Norwegian Wood are my favourites. He's a really great writer

basementbear · 01/05/2009 18:37

DH is always saying I should read Murakami's books - his favourite is Norwegian Wood. I've never read any but will give them a try!

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