Deep Dive from The Japan Times 151: Haruki Murakami’s new novel. Plus, allegations resurface in J-pop.
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Mar 15, 2023 AI Snips
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Murakami Reused A 'Failed' 1980 Title
- Morales describes the 1980 novella with the same title Murakami later reused and says Murakami had called it a failure.
- He ordered the original magazine from the National Diet Library and notes how readers can access it.
Murakami Often Reworks Old Material
- Murakami frequently reworks short stories into novels, changing endings and expanding ideas.
- Morales lists several examples showing this recurring creative method across decades.
New Novel Likely Revisits Old World
- The publisher blurb suggests the new book returns to the town/city from Hard-Boiled Wonderland, implying a sequel.
- Morales notes unanswered threads from the original that Murakami could now explore, like the exiled people's fate.