“Norwegian Wood” is a bestselling novel by Haruki Murakami, first published in 1987 in Japan. It’s a deeply introspective coming-of-age story that blends themes of love, loss, memory, and mental illness. Summary of Norwegian Wood: Toru Watanabe, a quiet and introspective college student in 1960s Tokyo, is haunted by the death of his best friend Kizuki. After Kizuki’s suicide, Toru reconnects with Naoko, Kizuki’s beautiful but emotionally fragile girlfriend. Their bond deepens into a complex relationship, but Naoko struggles with mental illness and eventually retreats to a sanatorium in the countryside. While Toru tries to remain loyal to Naoko, he meets Midori, a lively and outspoken classmate who represents…