Men Without Women (Muzhchiny bez zhenshchin)

Haruki Murakami is a legendary Japanese prose writer, a renowned master of contemporary prose, recognized worldwide. His novels, stories, and essays have been translated into many languages, awarded numerous international literary prizes, and cherished by millions of fans.
"Men Without Women" is a collection of novellas and essays about people of different ages, social standings, and statuses, but united by one common theme: they are all about men who are left without women. Some have been separated by the betrayal of a beloved, some by the death of a loved one, some have found themselves alone by chance, while for others it is a conscious choice. The legendary master of words reveals the complex relationships between men and women that have intrigued the minds of scholars, philosophers, and writers for millennia. As always, the reader can expect an honest conversation about love, family, gender relations, and loneliness.
The collection includes the story "Drive My Car," the adaptation of which became a film in 2021 according to the National Society of Film Critics in the USA. This film made it to the Oscar shortlist in the category of Best International Feature Film.