Kafka on the Shore

Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami is a mind-bending literary fiction novel blending magical realism, surrealism, and deep psychological themes. The story follows Kafka Tamura, a runaway teen, and Nakata, an elderly man who talks to cats. As their journeys unfold in parallel, fate, memory, and myth intertwine. Murakami explores identity, consciousness, and the blurred line between dreams and reality. A must-read for fans of philosophical fiction, magical realism, and modern Japanese literature.