After Dark | Critical Overview
Murakami’s subject matter and settings are heavily influenced by Western culture, which is why some traditional Japanese writers criticize his work. Nevertheless, Murakami’s following, in Japan and elsewhere, does not seem to care. His works are anxiously awaited and well received. Although many of his books are not center on Japanese culture, several take place in Japan, which is the case with After Dark.
Walter Kirn, writing for The New York Times, finds that Murakami’s After Dark provides vignettes about city life (Tokyo, specifically) in the chaotic...
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