A Critical Analysis of The Boy Named Crow
The Boy Named Crow An Excerpt from Kafka on the Shore By: Haruki Murakami About the Author Haruki Murakami is a Japanese novelist, short-story writer, essayist and translator born on January 12, 1949 in Kyoto, Japan. He was known for his notable works which include "A Wild Sheep Chase" (1982), "Norwegian Wood" (1987), "The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle" (1995) and "Kafka on the Shore" (2002). His works are being translated into 50 different languages. His books and stories have been bestsellers not just in Japan, but also in other countries across the world. His books have millions of copies outside his native country. His work has received numerous awards internationally, and these include the World Fantasy Award, the Franz Kafka Prize, the Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award, and the Jerusalem Prize. Summary of the Excerpt The boy named Kafka wanted to run away from home due to some conflicts with his fathe...