Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami is a coming-of-age novel that follows Toru Watanabe, a quiet and introspective university student in 1960s Tokyo. Haunted by the death of his best friend, he reconnects with Naoko, the late friend’s girlfriend, who is struggling with her own grief. As their relationship deepens, Toru also meets Midori, a lively and independent woman who offers him a different kind of love. Torn between past and future, love and loss, Toru navigates the complexities of youth, mental illness, and the search for meaning. The novel is a melancholic yet beautifully written exploration of memory, longing, and emotional isolation.