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Kafka on the Shore

Haruki Murakami

"Kafka on the Shore" is a novel written by Japanese author Haruki Murakami. The novel follows two main characters: Kafka Tamura, a teenage boy who runs away from home to escape an Oedipal curse, and Nakata, an older man with the ability to talk to cats. The novel is set in Japan and explores themes of loss, guilt, and the search for identity. Kafka's story is set in a small town in Japan and follows his journey as he tries to find his place in the world and escape the curse that his father has placed on him. Along the way, he meets a diverse cast of characters, including Miss Saeki, the librarian who becomes a mother figure to him, and Oshima, a transvestite who becomes his friend and mentor. Nakata's story, on the other hand, is set in Tokyo and tells of his journey to find a lost cat and his own identity. Nakata is a man with a childlike mind and limited education, who has the...

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