About the book
South of the Border, West of the Sun is the beguiling story of a past rekindled, and one of Haruki Murakami’s most touching novels.
Hajime has arrived at middle age with a loving family and an enviable career, yet he feels incomplete. When a childhood friend, now a beautiful woman, shows up with a secret from which she is unable to escape, the fault lines of doubt in Hajime’s quotidian existence begin to give way. Rich, mysterious, and quietly dazzling, in South of the Border, West of the Sun the simple arc of one man’s life becomes the exquisite literary terrain of Murakami’s remarkable genius.
Editions of South of the Border, West of the Sun
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780375402517
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780679767398
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307762740
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780804166690
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780804166706
Read an Excerpt
South of the Border, West of the Sun is the beguiling story of a past rekindled, and one of Haruki Murakami’s most touching novels.
Hajime has arrived at middle age with a loving family and an enviable career, yet he feels incomplete. When a childhood friend, now a beautiful woman, shows up with a secret from which she is unable to escape, the fault lines of doubt in Hajime’s quotidian existence begin to give way. Rich, mysterious, and quietly dazzling, in South of the Border, West of the Sun the simple arc of one man’s life becomes the exquisite literary terrain of Murakami’s remarkable genius.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South of the Border, West of the Sun about?
South of the Border, West of the Sun is the beguiling story of a past rekindled, and one of Haruki Murakami’s most touching novels.
Hajime has arrived at middle age with a loving family and an enviable career, yet he feels incomplete. When a childhood friend, now a beautiful woman, shows up with a secret from which she is unable to escape, the fault lines of doubt in Hajime’s quotidian existence begin to give way. Rich, mysterious, and quietly dazzling, in South of the Border, West of the Sun the simple arc of one man’s life becomes the exquisite literary terrain of Murakami’s remarkable genius.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in South of the Border, West of the Sun?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of South of the Border, West of the Sun?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780375402517
Is South of the Border, West of the Sun part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Vintage International
Who is/are the Author/s of the book South of the Border, West of the Sun?
Haruki Murakami
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
South of the Border, West of the Sun is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780375402517) and paperback(ISBN 9780679767398) and ebook(ISBN 9780307762740) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780804166690) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780804166706)
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