12 Problems Only Haruki Murakami Fans Will Understand

By Brian Wilson /

4. Thinking Losing Things Means Something Is About To Happen

For Murakami fans, losing a mobile phone or a set of car keys isn't just an upsetting conundrum €“ it potentially marks the start of something wonderful.

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Throughout Murakami's novels, so many things vanish €“ from people to day to day items to entire buildings €“ and each of these disappearances marks the start of a journey of self discovery. Sadly, in reality, losing stuff just means that €“ you lost something. But that doesn't stop fans from wondering how long after they've misplaced their wallet or purse it'll be until the talking cat shows up...