## Book Cover  ## Book Summary The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle is a novel by the Japanese writer Haruki Murakami, first published in 1994. The novel is a surreal and complex story that follows the character of Toru Okada, a young man who is searching for his missing cat and becomes embroiled in a series of strange and dangerous events. The novel is known for its blend of magical realism and ordinary life, and its exploration of themes such as memory, identity, and the effects of war. It has been translated into many languages and is considered one of Murakami's greatest works. ## Related Links ## Reading Notes -