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I've read two books by Haruki Murakami so far. I felt attracted all the time while I was reading, and the weird thing is that I don't know why. I was surprised to know that my writing teacher (an American) and my girlfriend (a Taiwanese) also felt the same way. He was awarded in the Czech Republic and in Jerusalem. Literary critics all over the world say that "he casts a spell."

I wonder what are the elements that make his novels so addictive and popular for people all over the globe?

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Voted to close, since this seems very subjective. – Craig Sefton Apr 12 '11 at 15:23
@Craig Sefton writing isn't that objective. – alexchenco Apr 12 '11 at 15:23
True, but what I mean is ... a good book is a good book. Hundreds of thousands of books - millions, even - appeal to people all over the world. They probably appeal because they're well written books, and not necessarily down to one single thing that an author does. Trying to pinpoint why it's "popular" or "addictive" is going to mean very different things to different people, hence what you're asking for seems more like a very subjective discussion about this author's work. – Craig Sefton Apr 12 '11 at 15:27
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Sorry, this is a discussion question (however interesting that discussion might be). Stack Exchange is intended for answerable questions. Besides, the Twilight series could be called "addictive and popular all over the world" and I think they're unreadable tripe. – Lauren Ipsum Apr 12 '11 at 15:37
@alexchenco - all questions must comply with all of these guidelines. I'm not reading an impartial tone in your question and the question leaves me unsure as to what the aid for your own writing is. – justkt Apr 12 '11 at 16:39
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closed as not constructive by Craig Sefton, Lauren Ipsum, Ralph Gallagher, Standback♦, justkt Apr 13 '11 at 12:53

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