After the Quake by Haruki Murakami

After the Quake

A haunting and deeply compassionate collection of six short stories by Haruki Murakami — all set in the weeks following the devastating 1995 Kobe earthquake. A meditation on trauma, disconnection, and the hidden fault lines in ordinary human lives.

About the Book

• Six interconnected stories set in Japan in February 1995, in the aftermath of the Great Hanshin earthquake
• None of the characters directly experience the earthquake — yet each is profoundly shaken by its distant tremors in ways they struggle to understand
• Stories explore emotional numbness, broken relationships, buried grief, and the strange ways catastrophe ripples outward into everyday life
• Features one of Murakami's most beloved stories — "Super-Frog Saves Tokyo" — a wildly imaginative and deeply moving blend of the real and the surreal
• Quiet, precise, and deeply empathetic — a masterclass in the short story form

Why Read This Book?

• One of Murakami's most cohesive and emotionally resonant short story collections
• An international bestseller translated into dozens of languages
• A powerful exploration of how societies and individuals process invisible trauma
• Perfect for fans of literary fiction, short stories, Japanese literature, and Murakami's signature blend of realism and the surreal

Book Details

Language: English
Binding: সেলাই করা বাইন্ডিং
Quality: Premium Quality Books.
Printing: High Quality Printing.
Paper: Eye Friendly paper (Cream White)
Cover: Matt cover (Paperback).