TED-Ed: Why should you read “Kafka on the Shore”? - Iseult Gillespie

The video explores Haruki Murakami's novel 'Kafka on the Shore', focusing on its protagonist Kafka's journey to escape his past and the intertwining narratives of Satoru Nakata. The novel is a complex literary puzzle filled with magical realism, time travel, and cultural references. Murakami's style blends personal experiences with supernatural elements, drawing from both Japanese and Western influences. Music plays a significant role, enhancing the novel's hypnotic quality. The story highlights the challenges faced by the characters and the resilience of the human spirit in dealing with the unexpected.

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