1Q84 - Haruki Murakami

[Gregory Samsa]

Just started reading on Book 3 right now and I like it more and more.

[TheFifthElement]

Just started reading on Book 3 right now and I like it more and more.

That's good to hear Gregory. I always think that Murakami is a bit of a grower. I'm about 2/3rds of the way through book one. I'm still not quite sure where its going. The appearance of the second moon was the first point that really intrigued me. Otherwise it's easy reading but a bit on the slow side to develop. I'm not sure I like any of the characters yet, other than Fuka-Eri.

I can see how much Murakami has been influenced by the research he did for Underground. If you haven't read it, it's a scarily interesting read.

[sickboy]

my first post here and it will be on murakami! i've yet to get my hands on 1Q84 because of the release date here but im very excited on reading it. was wondering if it would be more alluring and interesting to buy and read the book chapter by chapter instead of as a trilogy. either way, i hope it won't disappoint.

also, for those who have yet to read it, here's an interesting article on how murakami's love for jazz actually influences his writing.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/08/bo...urakami-t.html

[TheFifthElement]

my first post here and it will be on murakami! i've yet to get my hands on 1Q84 because of the release date here but im very excited on reading it. was wondering if it would be more alluring and interesting to buy and read the book chapter by chapter instead of as a trilogy. either way, i hope it won't disappoint.

also, for those who have yet to read it, here's an interesting article on how murakami's love for jazz actually influences his writing.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/08/bo...urakami-t.html

Hi sickboy, welcome to the forums.

I think reading 1Q84 in a serial chapter by chapter would be good. I'm in to book 3 and flagging a bit, primarily because of the sudden introduction of a new character (or rather the focus on a new character). I'm not sure it was necessary but perhaps the reason for it will unravel as I read on.

Which is your favourite Murakami novel? Have you read What I talk about when I talk about running? That's quite an interesting insight into Murakami the man.

[sickboy]

Hi sickboy, welcome to the forums.

I think reading 1Q84 in a serial chapter by chapter would be good. I'm in to book 3 and flagging a bit, primarily because of the sudden introduction of a new character (or rather the focus on a new character). I'm not sure it was necessary but perhaps the reason for it will unravel as I read on.

Which is your favourite Murakami novel? Have you read What I talk about when I talk about running? That's quite an interesting insight into Murakami the man.

ah then i would work towards that.

i can't quite decide if it would be kafka or norwegian though. and i've ran across what i talk when i talk about running but never actually picked it up. would it be more advisable to read that as an introduction towards all his other books or after having read all the others?

[TheFifthElement]

i've ran across what i talk when i talk about running but never actually picked it up. would it be more advisable to read that as an introduction towards all his other books or after having read all the others?

I think it's a good read if you want to know more about Murakami the man. It's a kind of autobiography, although it only covers a short period of time specifically related to his running a particular marathon (I think it's the New York). It's a interesting read, though not one of his fiction books.

I've finally finished 1Q84. I have to say, I'm a little disappointed. He had a great idea, and a great way of telling it, but he could have done it in about 2/3rds of the length. It was overdone and a little repetitive in parts, and he really needs to curb his desire to 'tell'. A shame, really, because more concisely edited it would make an absolutely fantastic book.

3.5/5 from me. But that might be generous. Not one of his best.

[Sally Brown]

I have just read the third volume of 1Q84 and really enjoyed the whole novel. I find the text's extension functional for a narrative atmosphere's effective creation. I was so impressed by the 1st and 2nd volumes that I can't manage to wait for the next in my language (Italian). I bought an english edition of the 3rd and went on reading. I loved especially the oniric romantic history evolution, that doesn't give you a definitive explanation, but let you empathyze the characters' feelings..