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It is not bad. But having only read Murakami for Japanese literature, this is evidently not Murakami level translation. It is also not about a mysterious chef assassin. So there's that.

It is really a breezy and fast read cause this white woman totally has a God delusion of helping the poor black people. She tries to be sarcastic and laugh at herself but it comes across as arrogant and just culturally insensitive- even though she tries hard not to br. Also very naive.

A 24 yr old white boy gets a posh UN job. And he thinks he's the most idealistic of them all.

Kindle didn't keep my previous book mark so started afresh. Fairly easy language and quick read let's see how it develops later on...

If it feels too good to be true, it usually is.

Such a captivating and well written book, such an easy engrossing read, I'd have probably finished it in one sitting but I need to sleep for the day ;-)

The only reason I am continuing to read is because I don't like to DNF my books, and it is in some ways interesting to read a factual recounting.. but I don't think that was the purpose or intention of the book- wish it cut more deeply than just a chronological narrative. Why did CS find it so difficult to change..

Lots of facts, not enough analysis...it feels at this point. But simply written easily understood