I myself, as Im writing, dont know who did it. The readers and I are on the same ground. When I start to write a story, I dont know the conclusion at all and I dont know whats going to happen next. If there is a murder case as the first thing, I dont know who the killer is. I write the book because I would like to find out. If I know who the killer is, theres no purpose to writing the story.

About This Quote

About Haruki Murakami

Haruki Murakami was a contemporary Japanese writer. Haruki Murakami is a Japanese writer. His novels, essays, and short stories have been best-sellers in Japan and internationally, with his work translated into 50 languages and having sold millions of copies outside Japan. Read more on Wikipedia →

Themes

  • Inspirational — Uplifting words to motivate and inspire positive action
  • Life — Reflections on the meaning, challenges, and beauty of life

More quotes by Haruki Murakami

Related Quotes