A story that appears at first glance to be a police story, or a novel about a marital relationship that is torn apart, or an exploration of buried secrets from the mysteries of World War II.
Toru Okada: A young Japanese man is searching for his wife's lost cat. However, he soon finds himself on a journey in search of his wife in another hidden world. His search for a cat intersects with his search for a wife, and he encounters a strange group of friends and enemies, each with a story: from the playful girl, to the spiteful politician, to the ex-fighter.
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"A fascinating novel in which humor and evil mix. A genius work comparable in its field to the masterpieces of Yukio Mishima...
It's impossible to stop reading it."
DAILY TELEGRAPH
"A stunning piece of literature...unparalleled."
NEW YORK OBSERVER
