Norwegian Wood - Haruki Murakami (My Review)
Norwegian Wood was an absolute page-turner—I finished it in one night. As a university student, I could relate to many of Toru Watanabe's experiences, though not entirely. The female characters, except Midori, were a bit depressing, which made sense given their situations in a mental institution. Midori, however, was well-written, and her dynamic with Toru added depth to the story. The book broods heavily on themes of suicide and depression, making it a bit tough to process at times, but overall, it was a thoughtful read with some fun moments. The sex scenes were interesting, and honestly, I would've smashed Reiko too. Can't blame Watanabe for that!