Hello my new mutuals! Really nice to meet you all, hoping we’ll all get on well and have a good vibe going. You can call me Dave or Vale, whichever you fancy. I’d honestly love to get to know you guys a lot
@inkedalibi Insanely good taste omg. And High and Dry + Karma police are literally timeless, those songs just hit different at night for me. Well...my top three would probably Be No Surprises, Fake Plastic Trees, and Exit Music
@beelunora@mysticforcce@muncorner Good idea guys. I’m so down to be part of the trio btw, I’ll gladly take my spot in the pirate crew and provide emotional support during race weekends
@lunedelaviee That’s actually such good taste! Learning vocab through books like that is lowkey the best way to do it because you don’t even realize you’re studying while reading right? Now i’m kinda tempted to give the series a proper read too
@astranoire@muncorner especially if you’re looking for momentum or a clear resolution, but TRUST ME, that’s exactly what makes it so interesting and comforting
@astranoire@muncorner You should really read this if you’re into Murakami! the pacing is deliberately slow, leaning more into atmosphere and emotional buildup than actual plot progression. I think it’s the kind of approach that won’t work for everyone-
Because of that, it can sometimes feel a bit flat or unresolved if you’re expecting a more structured narrative or clear closure. still, I’d rate it around 4/5 for writing. Compared to other Murakami works, this one feels more realistic and overall more emotionally grounded
Hi Alka! Well..if it were up to me, I’d say I’m actually the kind of reader who fits this sort of story really well. It’s a slow-burn emotional read, built around themes like memory, loss, and fragile relationships, without relying on big twists or fast pacing