This book is a must-read for those who crave a unique blend of mystery, mythology, and philosophical ideas. Murakami's storytelling effortlessly transports you into a world where the line between reality and fantasy is blurred. The protagonist's journey to find a mutant sheep takes unexpected turns, leading him to question his own identity and confront deep-rooted demons. With its captivating atmosphere and thought-provoking narrative, A Wild Sheep Chase will leave you mesmerized long after you turn the final page.

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• Noma Literary Prize 野間文芸賞 for New Face Prize (1982)

Alternate cover edition here.His life was like a recurring nightmare: a train to nowhere. But an ordinary life has a way of taking an extraordinary turn. Add a girl whose ears are so exquisite that, when uncovered, they improve sex a thousand-fold, a runaway friend, a right-wing politico, an ovine-obsessed professor and a manic-depressive in a sheep outfit, implicate them in a hunt for a sheep, that may or may not be running the world, and the upshot is another singular masterpiece from Japan's finest novelist.~from the back cover

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