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1Q84 (1Q84, #1-3)

Haruki Murakami,

Jay Rubin (Translator)

Start date: November 1, 2011

Finish date: December 31, 2011

Discussion: 2011 Reads

Why we're reading this: Secondary pick for overachievers!
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Jan 16, 2012 Novel Currents rated it liked it

Long-winded and ultimately disappointing, I'm still glad to have read 1Q84. Murakami's talent for presenting unoriginal ideas in uber-unique ways using simple, easy-to-read language is unparalleled, although perhaps I'll proffer Ishiguro's novel Never Let Me Go as a strong second. Note to self: Need to read more Ishiguro.

Where Murakami fails, in my estimation, is the sterile, matter-of-fact narrative that kept me from emotionally investing in the characters' fates. I'll agree with other readers ...more

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Dec 18, 2011 Kamilla added it

Mr. Murakami,
I love you. But please, hire a new editor. More specifically, one that isn't in awe of you or afraid of you, but can stand up to you and tell you to GET TO THE POINT ALREADY. This book could have been wonderful, and perfect, and could have fit easily into under 400 pages.
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