Haruki Murakami: 'Writing struck me completely unexpectedly, like a lightning bolt from a clear sky'
- Posted on August 23, 2026
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Haruki Murakami: 'Writing struck me completely unexpectedly, like a lightning bolt from a clear sky'
In an interview, the Japanese writer recalls how, from being a passionate reader, he suddenly became a creator one day in April 1978. Sometimes worn down by critics, the author believes it is very difficult to persevere in literature.
