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.
Late 1960s Tokyo, amidst student protests and cultural change. epub Tokio Blues Haruki Murakami
Norwegian Wood refers to a song that sparks memory, highlighting the nostalgic, bittersweet tone of the narrative. The story is told in the first person
Grief, longing, mental illness, sexual awakening, and the loss of innocence. Tone: Melancholic, nostalgic, intimate. The Storyline Grief, longing, mental illness, sexual awakening, and the
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).
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.