Toru finds himself torn between his devotion to the damaged Naoko (a continuation of the past) and his growing love for the lively Midori (a chance at a future).
The novel is fundamentally about the necessary, painful process of letting go of the past in order to move forward. epub Tokio Blues Haruki Murakami
The story is told in the first person by , who, upon hearing the Beatles song "Norwegian Wood" at age 37, is transported back to his college days in 1960s Tokyo. Toru finds himself torn between his devotion to
This title, often used in Spanish and some other language editions, perfectly captures the melancholic, bluesy atmosphere of the story. This title, often used in Spanish and some
While Naoko represents the past, memory, and profound sadness, Toru meets Midori Kobayashi at college. Midori is the opposite of Naoko—vibrant, outspoken, funny, and deeply rooted in the present.