Nostalgia, youth and suicide. Poignantly written, Murakami tells the story of Toru Watanabe - as he reminisces through his university days, his best friend's suicide and the love of his life. Translated from the original Japanese, the simple tale is kept alive by an assortment of characters, ranging from eccentric to stoic to downright despicable. Murakami explores grief and existential dread but offers a neutral stance on both matters, citing growth as the best remedy. What say you, Papercut?