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Quick Comparison: Books Like First Person Singular
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
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| The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store | James McBride | 0 | — | — | Closest match |
| Small Great Things | Jodi Picoult | 0 | 2016 | — | Similar vibes |
| Everything I Promised You | Katy Upperman | 4.4 | 2025 | 384 | Similar vibes |
| Hello Beautiful | Ann Napolitano | 4.1 | 2023 | 594 | Similar vibes |
| Wish You Were Here | Jodi Picoult | 3.9 | 2021 | 310 | Similar vibes |
| The Sentence | Louise Erdrich | 3.9 | 2021 | 387 | Similar vibes |
| The Paper Palace | Miranda Cowley Heller | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow | Gabrielle Zevin | 4.1 | 2022 | 416 | Similar vibes |
| Abundance | Ezra Klein | 4.5 | 2025 | 304 | Similar vibes |
| The Emperor of Gladness | Ocean Vuong | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to First Person Singular?
The most similar books to First Person Singular are The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store, Small Great Things, Everything I Promised You.
What should I read after First Person Singular?
After finishing First Person Singular, readers most commonly pick up The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store next.
Who writes books like Haruki Murakami?
Authors similar to Haruki Murakami include Madeline Miller, Taylor Jenkins Reid, Brit Bennett, Patti Callahan Henry, Colson Whitehead.
What genre is First Person Singular?
First Person Singular is a Literary Fiction novel by Haruki Murakami. It features elements of Surreal Elements, Japanese Culture, Memory/Dreams.
How long is First Person Singular?
First Person Singular varies in length depending on edition.
About First Person Singular
Murakami's collection of interconnected stories explores the strange and wonderful territory between memory and imagination, reality and dream through the lens of a middle-aged narrator reflecting on pivotal moments in his life. From encounters with talking monkeys to mysterious women who disappear, these tales blend the mundane with the magical in Murakami's signature style. Each story offers a meditation on solitude, creativity, and the passages of time while maintaining the author's distinctive voice that has captivated readers worldwide. Perfect for literary fiction enthusiasts who appreciate surreal elements, Japanese perspectives, and stories that blur the boundaries between the rational and the mystical in everyday life.