Hear the Wind Sing

Hear the Wind Sing is the debut novel of Haruki Murakami, originally published in 1979. It introduces readers to a young man in his twenties who reflects on his life, relationships, and the complexities of love and loneliness.

The novel follows an unnamed narrator as he navigates his youth in Japan, exploring themes of existentialism, the passage of time, and the impact of music and literature on life. The story is interspersed with memories of his encounters with a mysterious woman and his friendship with a fellow writer.