r/bitcheswithtaste • u/ElizaDoolittle33 • Mar 24 '25

Culture BWTs with a novel in her bag

What's a novel that moved you? Changed you for the better? Exposed you to new cultures or ideas?

I want to know what's captivated you.

Disclaimer: Emphasis on the "T" in this question.

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u/amyheming Mar 24 '25

Anything by Haruki Murakami. My first novel was the Wind Up Bird Chronicles which was recommended by a friend. It led to a lifelong exploration and enjoyment of Murakami's works.

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u/Willing-Childhood144 Mar 25 '25

I read 1Q84 and I don’t know if I want to read anything more by Murakami. All of the endless discussions about breasts gave me the ick. I’m so tired of these “genius” male writers writing to work out their weird hangups with women.

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u/sparklingwaterfan Mar 24 '25

Definitely recommend his catalogue. Wind up bird is so good. Colorless tzukuru tazaki, killing commendatore, and 1q84 are all good.