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FIRST PERSON SINGULAR by Haruki Murakami, Philip Gabriel [Trans.], read by Kotaro Watanabe
FIRST PERSON SINGULAR by Haruki Murakami, Philip Gabriel [Trans.], read by Kotaro Watanabe
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Length:
8 minutes
Released:
May 12, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Kotaro Watanabe’s performance gently pulls listeners into Murakami’s imaginary worlds. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Alan Minskoff discuss how his flat delivery makes the plot unfold like a morning paper, while the action arrives deliberately. While magic happens in the stories, the characters often seem listless, even as the setting feels surreal. Watanabe maintains the sense of unease and disconnection that pervades this audiobook where magical realism reigns, and he makes sure that each story will linger with the listener. Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile’s website. Published by Random House Audio.
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Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com
Support for AudioFile's Behind the Mic comes from PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE AUDIO, dedicated to producing top-quality fiction and nonfiction audiobooks written and read by the best in the business. Visit penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/audiofile now to start listening.
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Released:
May 12, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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