"Village Morning Diary: How to Find the Whirlpool Cat -- A Collection of Essays by Haruki Murakami

Author: (Japanese) Haruki Murakami, translated by Lin Shaohua
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: Most Chinese people generally think that Murakami has never been to China, but in fact, he has. This essay collection was written by the author in the United States, mainly focusing on American films, marathons, jazz, mail-order, and cats (7 out of 16 essays mention cats). It also criticizes the American people through the experience of losing a car. From police officers to insurance company female employees, in Murakami's portrayal, they all become careless, slow, or even delight in making things difficult for others. The only exception is a plain-looking cat named Peter, whom he treats with warmth and affection.