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Originally Posted by Paul11
I more recently read "The broken map" or "missing Map" something like that about the private detective. Hard to follow. He's great at showing human relationships. Are the Murakami's more recent?
I also read "I am a Cat." But all the meaning and word play are missing when translated, so it seemed a waste of time unless read in Japanese.
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Yes, both Ryu Murakami and Haruki Murakami are modern fiction writers, and both have at least a half-dozen titles translated into English.
Amazon.com: Ryu Murakami: Books
Amazon.com: Haruki Murakami: Books
For slightly lighter fare, Natsuo Kirino is good for crime with a hint of other-worldliness.
Amazon.com: Natsuo Kirino: Books
Vertical Inc is the go-to high-end Japanese fiction and manga publisher
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