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@Poet656 Күн бұрын
Great video ! I just finished 1Q84 and am reading Norwegian Wood , excited to continue the Murakami journey
@johnsontan345 9 күн бұрын
I didn't connect with WUBC as well! Glad to know i'm not insane. I loved the first half, not really the latter. Hard-boiled is by far my favourite, right next to Norwegian Wood. Your Murakami tier list is probably the most relatable one I've found so far. I have a question, what was your favourite scene in Kafka on the Shore that you mentioned?
@ProbablyGarrett 7 күн бұрын
HB a great choice for a favorite def underrated , and my favorite scene (thanks for asking) is the conversation in the car about Schuberts piano sonata No 17 D 850 “‘If you play Schubert’s sonatas straight through, it's not art… It’s too long and too pastoral… Which is why every pianist who attempts it adds something of his own… That’s why I like to listen to Schubert when I’m driving. As I said, it’s because all the performances are imperfect. A dense, artistic imperfection stimulates your consciousness, keeps you alert. If I listen to an utterly perfect piece while I’m driving, I might want to close my eyes and die right then and there. But listening to the D major, I can feel the limits of what humans are capable of--that a certain type of perfection can only be realized through a limitless accumulation of the imperfect. And personally, I find that encouraging.’”
@ChrisD11284 13 күн бұрын
Kawana does a rewrite of Air Chrysalis which was first published as a novella and at the same time searches for his lost love. Ushikawa keeps an eye on people just like The Gate Keeper and In Tsukuru we see an element of unreality crossing into reality, as in many of his other books too. Was The Commendatore really there and did that knife really leave our reality. Did the police really change thier uniforms and adopt a new sidearm. Did Tsukuru and Kafka commit real crimes. Metaphor and reality are blurred leaving the reader to decide which is which. I wonder if Murakami rewriting this work just like Kawana did is the author realising a dream that was unattainable when he wrote 1Q84.
@Charlotte-br1cs 21 күн бұрын
Sputnik Sweetheart was my first Murakami. I've read four more since then (First Person Singular, Men Without Women, Norwegian Wood, and After the Quake). Sputnik Sweetheart is not only my favourite Murakami so far, but it's one of my favourite books of all time!! Feel like not a lot of people like it but I wonder why
@ProbablyGarrett 21 күн бұрын
He’s such an interesting author because each of his books can hit you in just the right way while someone else has such a completely different experience , glad you love it , curious what you’ll think about SOTB since for me out of his shorter novels that one hit a lot harder for me in the ways that Sputnik fell short , let me know if you end up reading it
@Charlotte-br1cs 16 күн бұрын
@@ProbablyGarrett what is your goodreads
@tomhack4318 Ай бұрын
So you are reading books now? There is always a passion beside Apex. 😁 If ots not just Murakami for you, but ither japanese authors I would propose Keigo Higashino. Right now i am very much into SciFi, but begore I had my fair share of crime/thriller books and Higashino was an absolute standout. Try "The Devotion of Suspect X". This novel will blow you mind with its outcome and received various prices for its story. The one crime story i still remember even after years!
@ProbablyGarrett Ай бұрын
THANK YOU - I am a huge fan of mystery books and have read every one of his books, he’s such a stand out writer and the devotion of suspect x is one of my most recommended books , he has a new book in English releasing on the 17th so expect a video about his books later this month , have you read any seishi yokomizo? Another favorite Japanese mystery author of mine
@mickey4355 Ай бұрын
I just started getting into him. I love his writing so far but I hate all of his book covers. They’re so bland and unappealing.
@ProbablyGarrett Ай бұрын
They look nice all lined up but I agree , love most of the eu/japanese covers though
@happysharma968 Ай бұрын
Glad someone giving the "Killing Commendatore" the love it deserves. Thanks!! :)
@chairmanmeow958 Ай бұрын
I did not enjoy 1Q84, it’s my own fault because it is the first Murakami book I read and I fall into the camp of those who feel it is just too long. People told me that Murakami was the modern author to read when it came to magical realism but for a book that was over 1000 pages long very little magic is showcased (imo) for a book of that length. By the time it was over I was so happy to be finished with it and I just found it very predictable while the sex scenes were beyond cringe and every time I came across one I was struggling to make it through them. Great video though and someday I will give Murakami another shot but it’s gonna be a while. You earned my sub with this video. Cheers
@ProbablyGarrett Ай бұрын
I hadn’t thought much about how little magical elements are really in most of his books coming from predominantly non fiction but I completely see your point , agree the sex scenes in any of his books are a pass for me and I’m always happy when they’re over but I love his writing enough to just carry on and block them out from my memory, his newer book has more of a magical feel with pretty much no cringe sexual stuff so might consider that , good insight and lmk if you pick up one of his books in the future
@dobbys1sock Ай бұрын
Garrett 🥹🖤. I started reading also but not this one lol.
@KalvinMauveMusic Ай бұрын
HURRAY WE agree on one thing IQ84. His best. I read it twice and it got even better. I have read all Murakami too. My 2 and a half cents .2nd BAKERY ATTACK Love that too. Men without Women was great. I THOUGHT Norweigian wood was lame , Kafka on the shore and Colorful whatshisface....were IMHO his worst.......the latter for it's lame and unbelievable plot with a 2D limp wet protaganist so surprised you liked that. In my opinion the only strong character in Norweigian Wood was the piano teacher....The reason I disliked KAFKA ON THE SHORE was the pervy thex with mother type vibe...I thought IQ84 was brilliant. Definitely My favorite book. I enjoyed Killing Commentadore and Dance Dance Dance. The Wind up Bird chronicals I found reminiscent of KOBO Abe's masterpiece WOMAN IN THE DUNES AS for non fiction UNDERGROUND was excellent, but not fun.The RUNNING BOOK was cool , however, I think his book on music was a gargantuan heap of verbal mutual mastabatory pretentious turd, but that's just me.
@ProbablyGarrett Ай бұрын
Interesting list I respect the thoughts , I agree with the weak protagonist in colorless being frustrating but I saw that kinda as the point of it - if you’re not the author of your life, someone else will be - kinda book , I know what u mean with Kafka but the rest of the book made up for it me , I like the connection with women in the dunes another classic for sure , also a fellow second bakery attack fan love that , I’ve listened to a lot of what Seiji Ozawa has done so was thoroughly excited to get to that one , might have to give it a second read now that I’ve calmed down but some people say Ryo Fukui is musical masturbation as well and I love him so might just be an each to their own book
@kalvinmauve2763 Ай бұрын
@@ProbablyGarrett Thank you so much. Only just got your reply. I felt bad about saying to you about the music book being as I said even though my feelings haven't changed. I am going to do something surreal now like a real life Murakami thing. I am going to warn you that I think something very fake and massive is going to happen soon. I advise getting alternative energy source. Portable gas . Store some large water containers. Download important and entertaining stuffTake money out bank.If you respond I will tell you the weird stuff that has happened to me personally in the past 2 days. I wonder you may like the song THE SLIDER by T.REX.
@juanbish8826 Ай бұрын
So glad to see you back!
@bvanhise Ай бұрын
Just finished City today as well. Loved it so much! First Murakami novel with a thoroughly well-rounded, full thematic arch-achieved ending in my view. Sometimes Murakami is "about the journey not the destination". With City the destination is there and its gorgeous. 👏
@ProbablyGarrett Ай бұрын
Great take , really does feel like his most “complete book” to me , beautiful book all the way through and especially at the end
@NethTadael Ай бұрын
Tea friend!! So glad to see you posting and still pursuing your reading!! 😊☺️🫶🏻
@ProbablyGarrett Ай бұрын
Good to see you! Doing my best I hope you’ve been amazing :) 💙
@NethTadael Ай бұрын
@ trying to! My TBR seems to get progressively longer! 🫣 Thanks for adding to it, lol!
@Whoisjohn.D Ай бұрын
I finished , Hard boiled last month, im split, as to, if i want to revised version of a book that got me out of a nearly 2year slump.
@ProbablyGarrett Ай бұрын
If you liked hard boiled I would really recommend it, they’re similar in a lot of ways but it’s more like an alternate version than a revised version and I think they fit very well side by side , I love them both for completely different reasons and that’s pretty cool
@takecarealwaysforever3379 Ай бұрын
love finding people who enjoy Mr. Murakami's works as well!
@ethanharris2561 Ай бұрын
I’m reading my first Murakami right now: hard boiled wonderland. I have 22 pages left, and I happened to pick up the city and its uncertain walls before realizing they shared some concepts. Very exciting moving forward.
@ProbablyGarrett Ай бұрын
Two completely different sides of Murakami and both amazing , will be such a cool introduction to the other side of his style I hope you really enjoy !
@ethanharris2561 Ай бұрын
@@ProbablyGarrett No one told me hard boiled wonderland is a tragedy, I got so emotional out of nowhere those last few chapters.
@taylordehart13 Ай бұрын
Holy shit. I haven’t seen your face in years?(feels like it, time isn’t real). You got me thru some toughies back in your streamerboi days. You got me into being the “be a very laidback/nice rando” kind of gamer. Also started my obsession with Sewerperson and similar music, which I LOVE. The hair *chefs kiss*. Gonna have to check out this novel, homie. Glad to see ya creating again. 🫶🏼
@ProbablyGarrett Ай бұрын
Time has really flown by , it’s so cool to see you Taylor thanks for stopping by and saying what’s up 💙 , I’m glad I could help pass on the legacy to you I hope your games have been going great - also what a great time to be a sewer fan I’ve had the otherlands on repeat what an insane album - hope you enjoy what I have coming up tysm for the kind words 🥲
@itsyadi12 Ай бұрын
Love the video!Currently working on my MA with intentions of going straight into a PhD, so I am doing a lot of reading for classes and my research. I find it very challening to find time to read for leasure, but I may have to check some Haruki Murakami books out!
@ProbablyGarrett Ай бұрын
What’s up yadi! Hope you’re doing great and I hope your classes and research are going amazing keep at it 🔥
@flashjor98 Ай бұрын
First Kendrick and now Garrett drops on the same day 🔥
@ProbablyGarrett Ай бұрын
😂💙
@7zer07even Ай бұрын
Love finding people who enjoy Murakami's books as much as I do lol. GREATTTT vid enjoyed it a lot :D !!
@ProbablyGarrett Ай бұрын
Thank you sm! 💙 vid on his new book out today or tomorrow :)
@camerenisonfire Ай бұрын
I'm one of those that read Killing Comendatore at the perfect time, and because of that it is my favorite of his. Interested to hear where The City and It's Uncertain Walls falls in this ranking.
@ProbablyGarrett Ай бұрын
Will be posted either tomorrow or Saturday I hope you enjoy it! if KC is your favorite I think you’ll really like The City , KC is a great favorite choice though I feel like it’s the book that I could ‘live in’ the most , just something so powerful about the stage and scenery in that book
@lock67ca Ай бұрын
Hard Boiled Wonderland has a brand new translation by Jay Rubin coming out in December from Everyman's Library and Vintage. Don't know why, but it may be because of its connection to the new book. Plus I've heard that there were some cuts made in the original translation that added some clarity to the story, similar to what happened to The Wind Up Bird Chronicle. So, maybe they're addressing that as well.
@ProbablyGarrett Ай бұрын
Ooo will be looking out for this , thanks for the heads up
@onleee Ай бұрын
really enjoyed the watch. keep up the good work g!
@ProbablyGarrett Ай бұрын
Thank you ! 💙
@nl3064 Ай бұрын
I tend to like Murakami's short stories more than his novels. He's much better in short form and kind of tedious and plodding when long.
@ProbablyGarrett Ай бұрын
Short stories in general I feel are very underrated since they allow authors such creative expression without being tied down to an idea for too long , he especially thrives in that medium , do you have any other Japanese short story collections you like? Planning on doing a vid focused on that topic , others you should check out if you haven’t are Dead end memories by Banana Yoshimoto and Terminal Boredom by Izumi Suzuki
@nl3064 Ай бұрын
@ProbablyGarrett I've just read Death in Midsummer by Yukio Mishima, which was great, and which I also easily liked more than any of his novels. Apart from that, the only other ones I read were from Akutagawa, which I don't like as much.
@ProbablyGarrett Ай бұрын
Finished his short story “Patriotism” included in the penguin book of Japanese short stories recently and was really impressed , I’ve read some of his novels but want to get more into his short stories , I’ll give that one a read
@nl3064 Ай бұрын
As is, apparently the English version of Wind-Up Bird was already trimmed by 2 1/2 chapters from the original Japanese. But Imagree, needed to be tightened up way more. I personally thought that, while Wind-Up may be his best novel that I read (at least all the way through) it was still very much a mixed bag.
@ProbablyGarrett Ай бұрын
Thanks for bringing this to my attention I had no idea , just read through the email from Rubin about it , very interesting way to go about the publishing of the work and a little disappointing, like theres an after credits scene in just the Japanese hard cover version , will have to pick that up to eventually be able to make my way through it myself
@rafafel Ай бұрын
Very interesting bro
@steffikreis2030 Ай бұрын
Thanks for this. I have been meaning to try murakami but felt overwhelmed by the options. I am probably gonna try men without women as it seems closest to what I usually enjoy in books.
@ProbablyGarrett Ай бұрын
Awesome! I hope you enjoy, the story Yesterday from that collection is one of my all time favs of his - let me know how you like it
@MarjanRad-b1b Ай бұрын
❤👍🏻👏🏻
@rodneybrown8338 Ай бұрын
I felt the same way about wind up bird lol starting Kafka now
@ProbablyGarrett Ай бұрын
Let me know how you like it! For me it felt like Kafka did everything right for me that wind up bird did wrong , curious if you’ll feel the same way.
@rodneybrown8338 Ай бұрын
@@ProbablyGarrett will do I’m hoping I’ll like it, Norwegian wood is also my favorite, I still think about it almost weekly
@madie6935 Ай бұрын
Go tea brain go
@ProbablyGarrett Ай бұрын
Madie! So good to see u I hope you’re doing amazing! 💙
@Amberharriet94 Ай бұрын
Every book you ever recommended me in chat I thoroughly enjoyed, you got me back into reading. So I appreciate you a lot❤️
@ProbablyGarrett Ай бұрын
Amazing! I'm so glad , I hope you're doing well!
@Amberharriet94 Ай бұрын
@ I am thank you!! Hope you are too
@sverre7794 Ай бұрын
great !
@naikz187war4 Ай бұрын
Yo Garret, GG
@SpokeyDokey__ Ай бұрын
Let's go, nice to see you Mr Garrett <3
@itsyadi12 Ай бұрын
Randomly though of you the other day and was hoping you were doing well! Glad to see you! -Noah
@ProbablyGarrett Ай бұрын
Appreciate you Noah good to see you 💙
@Beatcheeks Ай бұрын
He’s back !!!!!
@ProbablyGarrett Ай бұрын
💙 yo !!!!
@yannismarle7797 3 ай бұрын
I used to watch Garrett playing Apex for hours. This voice is so calming. Garrett i miss you
@ProbablyGarrett Ай бұрын
Miss u too yannis i hope you’re doing amazing 💙
@CrispyClip 6 ай бұрын
You came across my mind, and found out that I’m six months late to this video. I’m so glad you found a new passion and chose to share it us. It’s been six months but I hope to see more of you.
@nikfretwell 8 ай бұрын
Yooo I was checking for you for a minute and got worried you'd never pop up on here. Saved the vid, to finish later. I'ma need something good to read after the two books I'm on now.
@HindZboy 8 ай бұрын
Missed you homie! Glad to see you're back on the scene, and can't wait to see more content!
@acidlee0546 9 ай бұрын
Holy sh*t! It's Garrett! I would check your yt every week, eventually forgot to. Just got off watching your old fb vids and decided to check yt. Hope you're doing well brother! 💯🤙
@TrillSavageBoxing 10 ай бұрын
Miss you bud
@sltsnowskater 11 ай бұрын
Love you Garrett
@thehappiestvoice7686 11 ай бұрын
Hello brother! I am from India. I really appreciate your work, yet, I also have some sort of suggestions for you, viz; 1. Please add a subtitle(it adds context to the content and it would be convenient for people around the world. Since, your dialect is peculiar and confined to a particular region,,,,the non-proficient english speakers may not cope up with your dialect.
@dobbys1sock 9 ай бұрын
Ty for the feedback! There’s an option for closed captions. With the way Garrett speaks - his pronunciations are very clear which makes his captions accurate. However, I’ll let him know your thoughts as I do understand what you mean. Ty for watching his video and glad you enjoyed it!
@Jaraldo52 11 ай бұрын
Super proud of you and excited to see what comes next in this new chapter! Thanks for encouraging us all to read more and take advantage of the amazing wealth of knowledge we have at our fingertips!
@CorinaMorrison Жыл бұрын
Heyyy!! Great book review vid! Outlive, wow! Thanks for sharing about your grandma, love it! Trauma, thinking about that one. I'm only toe deep into The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon; seems to be so relevant to today. Yikes! Happy New Year and take good care.
@XliquidDream001X Жыл бұрын
Heck ya, Amigo! It's been a while. I'm glad to see your face again!!
@JacobsJourney5249 Жыл бұрын
I was so happy to check your channel and see this video. I hope you’re doing well ❤
@andrefreeman1078 Жыл бұрын
Garret! Loved your apex schmovement, but enjoyed our talks in chat about good reads and philosophy sooo much! Awesome reviews Keep
@stephenbates3053 Жыл бұрын
Dude, have been checking weekly waiting for something, anything from you! So good to see you and hear you and ready to continue to support you with whatever your passions lead you to. Thanks for giving us this. Until next time, stay hydrated!