Kafka On The Shore is synonymous of Murakami's writing in that it is deeply symbolic, abstract and perverse.

I felt like the novel was built up really well and even had some light comedic moments but ultimately disillusioned by the over philosophical rhetoric that felt too saccharine for me almost as though it was trying to be too deep.

I also felt it lacked a sense of tonal cohesion in the way it switched genres from contemporary to sci-fi/fantasy and an unsatisfying ending that felt too ambiguous and vague.

I love the way Murakami explores sexuality and eroticism in his novels but in Kafka On The Shore it just felt incongruous and unrelatable. An altogether disappointing read that I was glad to finish.