Facts about Norwegian Wood

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   The novel's protagonist, Toru Watanabe, narrates the story as an adult reflecting on his student years in Tokyo.

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   A film adaptation of Norwegian Wood was directed by Anh Hung Tran and released in 2010.

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   Published in 1987, Norwegian Wood became a massive bestseller in Japan and brought Murakami widespread mainstream fame.

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   Set in late-1960s Tokyo, Norwegian Wood is a coming-of-age story centered on themes of loss, memory, and young love.

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   Haruki Murakami's novel Norwegian Wood takes its title from the Beatles song of the same name, which features prominently in the story.

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