After the Quake: Haruki Murakami

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If I sound critical of Murakami, it’s because I know how great he can be. And for me, that greatness only manifested itself in one short story here. It was a story about a frog called “Super-Frog Saves Tokyo.” And what makes this story so great is how uncertain everything felt; it felt real and unreal at the same time: it felt like reality had been warped and that the narrator may or may not have lost his mind. An unreliable narrator is not quite the right label because he believes what he experiences is real, but we are left questioning his reality. It was a clever piece of writing.

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Surrealism, fantasy, and powerfully restrained emotion are the distinctive features of six spectacularly original and gripping linked stories: the latest from the internationally renowned Japanese author of Sputnik Sweetheart (2001), etc. We have been told our match on Sunday must go ahead. It’s quite strange that the Morocco game is off, but ours is not,” Gambia coach Tom Saintfiet told Reuters.Alright, after three middle ground to poor stories, we get an excellent one. A doctor decides to take a week vacation in Thailand, a friend sets her up with a driver/tour guide. The two of them get along and some stories are revealed from both sides. Well told, well thought out and frankly a narrative I would have love to see more of, but still felt finished unlike the first story. 4/5 stars

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Be prepared with emergency plans and supplies. Sign up for the MyShake app today. Remember to Drop, Cover, and Hold On.All of the characters in this book are damaged people. None of them are likeable people, with the possible exception of Miyake from “Landscape With Flatiron.” But he’s not really likeable either. He’s vulnerable. I feel sorry for him and in my sympathy I like him a little. But likeable or not, they’re people. And that’s what’s important. Katagiri, who wonders why he was chosen to help Frog, describes himself as a short, balding, pot-bellied, nearsighted forty year old man with no wife, no children, no friends, no social skills, and no respect from anyone. And Frog replies: “ Tokyo can only be saved by a person like you. And it’s for people like you that I am trying to save Tokyo” (104). Those affected urgently need basic humanitarian aid such as blankets and clean water. Sanitation in The man, Komura, then travels to Hokkaido at the suggestion of a colleague, who has him deliver a mysterious small box. After an earthquake, if you don’t have an emergency, then use text messaging. Don’t call your loved ones. Keep the cell and landlines open for first responders. Repair & Rebuild Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is under international pressure to ensure relief is able to reach areas which reject his rule.

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When rescuers first arrive at the scene, they have to assess which collapsed buildings are most likely to contain survivors. It’s also a good idea to have your larger earthquake safety kit close by. This will allow you to provide needed first aid, have access to water, and grab additional flashlights. I quite liked “Thailand” because it had some color (music and magical spices) and no such big passivity and “Honey Pie” with a fine silent love story, emotional and cute kid and the view to the world through the fairytales. Nu cred ca as putea sa traiesc cu omul acesta, si-a zis ea. N-as reusi sa patrund in inima lui. Dar de murit, cred ca pot muri cu el."If you must use candles, keep them away from anything that can catch fire. Always stay near lit candles.