Part 1: Norwegian Wood：Watanabe and Naoko’s First Meeting and Kizuki’s Death

📖 Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami is a poignant and introspective journey through love, loss, and the fragile beauty of youth. Set against the backdrop of 1960s Tokyo, this novel follows Toru Watanabe as he navigates complex relationships and the haunting memories of his first love, Naoko, who remains deeply affected by the loss of their mutual friend, Kizuki. Through encounters with the enigmatic Naoko and the lively, vibrant Midori, Watanabe confronts the painful intersections of love, memory, and personal growth.
Murakami’s narrative masterfully explores themes of mental health, existentialism, and the search for meaning in a transient world, making Norwegian Wood both a coming-of-age story and a meditation on the inevitability of change. This novel continues to resonate with readers globally, offering a window into the raw, unfiltered experiences that shape us and the lingering presence of those we’ve loved and lost.
part 1: • Part 1: Norwegian Wood...
part 2: • Part 2：Watanabe and Na...
part 3: • Part 3：Shadows of Trag...
part 4: • Part 4：Life at the San...
part 5: • Part 5: Watanabe’s Enc...
part 6: • Part 6: Naoko’s Death ...
part 7: • Part 7: Reiko’s Guidan...
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