Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage

Interesting Facts

• The main character, Tsukuru Tazaki, experiences a deep identity crisis after being suddenly excluded from a group of close friends without explanation.
• The book explores themes of loneliness, loss, and the search for life's meaning, which are characteristic of Murakami's works.
• Tsukuru Tazaki works as an engineer designing railway stations, symbolizing his desire for order and stability in life.
• The novel features elements of magical realism, such as dreams and visions, which help the protagonist understand himself and his life.
• The story unfolds in several countries, including Japan and Finland, highlighting the theme of journey and search.
• Music plays an important role in the book, especially Franz Liszt's composition «Le mal du pays», which becomes a symbol of longing and nostalgia for the main character.
• The book raises questions about how the past affects the present and how people cope with trauma and loss.