Killing Commendatore

Killing Commendatore is a captivating novel by the internationally acclaimed and bestselling author Haruki Murakami. The story follows a portrait painter in his thirties who moves into the remote house of a famous artist, Tomohiko Amada, after separating from his wife. There, he discovers a mysterious painting in the attic that triggers a series of enigmatic events. To cope with these occurrences, he embarks on a journey that confronts him with a variety of fascinating characters and surreal elements, including a ringing chime, a physical manifestation of an idea, and a connection to a historical assassination in wartime Vienna. Murakami weaves together themes of love, loneliness, war, and art, creating an impressive work that also serves as a tribute to the classic "The Great Gatsby.".