Abstract:
An initiation novel and philosophical meditation, In A Wild Sheep Chase is a surprising, mysterious narrative bathed in an atmosphere of magical realism. The lines between reality and imagination blur, making the story of an ordinary Tokyo young advertising executive disturbing and captivating. After publishing a seemingly mundane photo of a sheep, the wild sheep, the character's life from here on changes completely. Reading the novel leaves the impression of reaching a deep, intangible truth, thanks to the magical realism that Haruki Murakami appeals to and subtly guides us between reality, subliminal messages and symbols inspired by esoteric Buddhism.
