After Dark – Haruki Murakami

After Dark is a haunting and atmospheric novel by Haruki Murakami set over the course of a single night in Tokyo. The story weaves together the lives of several characters whose paths cross in the quiet, shadowy hours between midnight and dawn.

Through themes of isolation, urban loneliness, and the hidden lives people lead at night, Murakami creates a cinematic narrative that feels both detached and intimate. The novel explores the boundary between sleep and wakefulness, reality and dream.

Subtle, moody, and hypnotic, After Dark is a compelling read for fans of modern literary fiction and Murakami’s signature nighttime worlds.

Author: Haruki Murakami
Genre: Literary Fiction, Magical Realism
Language: English