All Shades of Blue

Interesting Facts

• The book was Ryu Murakami's debut novel and earned him the prestigious Akutagawa Prize in 1976.
• The novel was written when the author was only 24 years old, and it immediately attracted the attention of critics and readers with its unusual style and themes.
• The story is set in the Japanese city of Yokosuka, home to an American military base, creating a unique cultural context for the narrative.
• The book explores themes of alienation, youth culture, and the influence of Western culture on Japanese youth in the 1970s.
• The novel is known for its experimental style and use of a fragmented structure, making it akin to a musical composition.
• «All Shades of Blue» is often compared to the works of authors like Haruki Murakami and Jack Kerouac for its atmosphere and narrative style.