Literary Roadhouse: One Short Story, Once a Week

Literary Roadhouse: One Short Story, Once a Week


Confessions of a Shinagawa Monkey

February 18, 2021

Discussion Notes: The Rabbit Matchmakers
This week’s story: Confessions of a Shinagawa Monkey by Haruki Murakami 
Next week’s story: Chemical Bonds by Neema Avashia 
Rated: Clean
Gerald, Andy and Anais discuss “Confessions of a Shinagawa Monkey” by Haruki Murakami, a story of talking monkey who works an honest job and pines for lost loves from afar. If you’re looking for meaning, listen to this podcast to relieve yourself of such a weighty burden! This story is light, charming, and a wonderful break from the heavy-hearted and forlorn.

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