Men Without Women, the new collection of short stories from Japanese literary icon Haruki Murakami, might be a perfect introduction to the writer’s work. The seven stories highlight most of Murakami’s approaches and themes, his foibles and tropes. The idea that Men Without Women makes for a perfect sampler of Murakami’s work does not make it a perfect collection. In fact, its variability nicely reflects Murakami’s career. It’s thought-provoking and powerful, a reminder that, at his best, few contemporary writers rival Murakami.

Source: thestar June 02, 2017 10:30 UTC