People of the night, of the margins. A jazz trombonist, the owner of an "erotic" hotel, a Chinese prostitute who has been beaten by a company executive. Two sisters, Eri, a model whose lethargy is identified with oblivion, and Mari, a student who will encounter the haunted theater in the small hours.

The two sisters and the wanderers of midnight, despite the abyss that separates them, are connected by secrets and needs that will prove stronger than anything. Soon we understand that Eri, asleep and exposed to nothingness, will either wake up reborn and whole, or disappear forever.

This novel by Murakami is a narrative that hypnotizes you and, at the same time, a metaphysical speculation, the weaving of memory and multiple perspectives, an exploration of the human condition. It seeks the balance between self and Other, between self-awareness and mutual understanding, thought, sympathy, and love.

The humor, sharpness, and renowned insight of the great Japanese author blend with a rare spirituality and a discreet discourse on ethics, and give us another masterpiece, short, highly unique, and, as usual, enjoyable.