Glass-and-Sand

Futile musings of an old ghost

Tag: Murakami

  • Responsibility 243

    Responsibility 243

    “In dreams begins responsibility“ We start with Mr Wind-up bird, although we could go further back, to the Norwegian wood. After the cat disappears, never a good omen, Toru seeks himself at the bottom of a dry well. Later, his alter ego will search for the Sputnik Sweetheart, on a greek island that can only…

  • Murakami’s Meditations on Lockdown and Aging 131

    Murakami’s Meditations on Lockdown and Aging 131

    Haruki Murakami’s The City and its Uncertain Walls unfolds a love story amid the pandemic, weaving themes of isolation, time, and memory. The protagonist grapples with lost love and existential questions while navigating a town surrounded by walls. Ultimately, it becomes a poignant meditation on aging and the human condition.

  • Lockdown, or Mr Murakami’s Uncertain Walls 123

    Lockdown, or Mr Murakami’s Uncertain Walls 123

    The narrative reflects on personal memories during lockdown while reading “The City’s Uncertain Walls.” It intertwines themes of isolation, a lost love, and dreams through three small towns, ultimately highlighting despair, transformation, and the search for connection amidst societal chaos.

  • Dream Moonshine & Confession 71

    Dream Moonshine & Confession 71

    The writer expresses future travel plans, including a trip to an old city, attending a concert, and visiting historic sites. They also consider a grand tour, with cycling and exploring the desert. In the next world, they contemplate forgiveness and a tranquil spot. Dreams encompass time travel and imaginary encounters.