Groundbreaking Haruki Marukami Novel Doesn't Mention Breasts Once
"I’ve written several novels where I describe breasts in uncomfortable, often anatomically impossible detail. Why not try something new?"
Popular author Haruki Murakami’s latest novel broke new ground by not including a single mention of breasts or female anatomy within the entirety of its text.
“I wanted to challenge myself and try something new,” Murakami said. “After all, I’ve written several novels where I describe breasts in uncomfortable—and often anatomically impossible—detail. Sometimes these descriptions even border on illegal, such as my incessant descriptions of the teenage girl’s breasts in Killing Commendatore. So I thought, why not try my hand at not mentioning them at all? It was a long, tiresome struggle, and many days I wasn’t sure if I could finish. But in the end, I was able to reach completion. It just goes to show that you can do anything you set your mind to.”
At press time, Murakami reportedly collapsed from weakness and was rushed to the hospital. He quickly recovered after starting a new novel that mentions breasts on every page.