I'm moving cities & I read Murakami's first novel | READING VLOG

TL;DR

Emma shares her reading updates on Haruki Murakami's novels and announces her big move to Toronto.

Transcript

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Key Insights

• 🥰 Haruki Murakami's novels, "Hear the Wind Sing" and "Pinball 1973" may not be Emma's favorite works, but she appreciates the distinct vibes and music references present in the books.
• 😃 Emma's decision to move to Toronto is driven by her partner's job opportunity, despite her initial reservations about living in a big city.
• 🏙️ Emma expresses excitement about exploring a new city and seeks advice from readers who have experience living in a big city and being introverts.

Questions & Answers

Q: What are Emma's thoughts on Murakami's novels "Hear the Wind Sing" and "Pinball 1973"?

While Emma finds both novels to be compulsively readable, she confesses that they are not her favorite works by Murakami. She appreciates the vibes and the music references but finds the portrayal of women in the books problematic.

Q: Why is Emma moving to Toronto?

Emma's partner got a new job opportunity in Toronto, which is the reason for their move. Despite not initially loving the idea of living in a big city, Emma is excited about certain aspects and plans to make the most out of the experience.

Q: How is Emma feeling about the big move and leaving her hometown?

Emma has mixed feelings about leaving her hometown, as she has lived there for 23 years. She shares her anxiety and acknowledges that it will be a significant change for her. She seeks advice from readers who love living in cities and coping mechanisms for introverts.

Q: What books is Emma currently reading?

Emma is currently reading "The Keeper of Night" by Kylie Lee Baker, "Hunter x Hunter" manga, and listening to "The Good Girls" by Kylie Lee Baker on Audible.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Emma provides reading updates on Haruki Murakami's novels, "Hear the Wind Sing" and "Pinball 1973." She discusses the writing style, themes, and the overall reading experience.

• She shares her excitement about creating a playlist of songs mentioned in Murakami's books.

• Emma reveals her big life announcement of moving to Toronto due to her partner's job opportunity. She discusses her mixed feelings about leaving her hometown and the challenges of moving to a big city.