Kafka on the Shore

Interesting Facts

• The book combines elements of magical realism, philosophy, and surrealism.
• The main character, a fifteen-year-old boy named Kafka Tamura, runs away from home to escape his father's curse.
• Parallel to this is the story of an elderly man, Nakata, who has the ability to talk to cats.
• The book contains many references to classical music, especially the works of Beethoven and Schubert.
• The plot includes elements of Japanese mythology and folklore.
• One of the key symbols in the book is the library, where Kafka finds refuge and answers to his questions.
• The book explores themes of fate, memory, and identity.
• The work contains scenes that can be interpreted as metaphors or dreams, adding to its complexity.