A Murakami Minute: Pinball 1973

<p>Pinball, 1973 is a novel published in 1980 by Japanese author Haruki Murakami. The second book in the "Trilogy of the Rat" series, is preceded by Hear the Wind Sing, followed by A Wild Sheep Chase, and is the second novel by Murakami.</p> <p>In this episode, we discuss Pinball's relationship to the first novel, the themes that run through both, and some of Murakami's trademark weirdness. </p>