Kafka on the shore by Murukami, 43: A Journey Through Time, Family, and the Mysterious Forest
Description
In this captivating episode, join Kafka, a young man unafraid of life's complexities, as he ventures alone into a forest that feels eerily like a part of him. As he walks deeper, he's consumed by thoughts of his harsh father dying alone and his mother's inexplicable absence. Just when you think his journey is a solitary one, Kafka encounters two soldiers—deserters from World War II—guarding a mysterious entrance. What lies beyond it? Is it a portal to the past or a gateway to Kafka's own soul? Tune in to find out why these soldiers have been hiding all these years and what choice Kafka makes when faced with the unknown. This episode is a must-listen for anyone fascinated by the intertwining threads of family, history, and self-discovery.