“That‘s what the world is , after all: an endless battle of contrasting memories.”
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“That‘s what the world is , after all: an endless battle of contrasting memories.”
pickTook me forever to read as this is a big book but glad I stuck to it! This is the first time I read a novel from this author. His writing style is very different but I enjoyed it as well as the story.
Oh Litsy! Oh books! How I miss you!
My move is nearly complete... but there's still so much to do. I've managed to at least shelve my TBR pile though!
Wow! Love #Litsy on the web so far! Many extra features! Cool that it shows when members joined.
This is still the last book I finished— been super busy lately. Hope to catch up more soon on here!
pickOne moon in 1984, two moons in 1Q84. Odd things happen. Is it a parallel or alternate reality? Murakami takes the reader through 925 pages to try to figure it out. Murakami is surreal as usual. Maybe a little longer than it needed to be, but I still liked this!
My #1001Books current read. There are four pages that have this blue tape —somewhat transparent— at the top. At first I thought they were repaired pages (I bought it used and was unaware of this at the time), but there are no tears. I‘m now wondering if this is the messed-up result of a new roll of paper being attached during the manufacturing process? Anyone know what I mean?
#TBT to making use of every available space in my tiny little apartment. (No, I never used the oven back then.) 😝❤️📚
pickI am continuing my love affair with Murakami. The story takes place in an alternate 1984. I enjoyed getting to know all the characters and back stories in this lengthy book. The techniques of alternating points of view for each chapter and ending on a cliff-hanger also worked well for me. I eagerly looked forward to each chapter. I thought the ending was appropriate. I look forward to reading more by this author. #reading1001 #1001books
I acquired these beauties at my local goodwill! Have you read any of these? What did you think? Thank you!!
#1001books #reading1001
Finished part two. Looking forward to finishing up the book in March. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.
"The world is moving ahead on its own without my being aware of it, as if we‘re playing a game in which everybody else can move only when I have my eyes closed."
There's just something about Haruki Murakami's writing that makes me totally stop reading and just think a while, like this chapter title (picture) and the quote above, which is from the same chapter. It's fabulous but takes me forever to read his books sometimes!
#1001books #Reading1001 #chunkster
I bought the Kindle version of the book due to its size. I am starting chapter 6. This is my second Murakami and I am still in love with the author. Looking forward to reading more.
Happily woke up this morning and was able to read the titles of the books on my shelves beside my bed (and not just 1Q84)! Amazed with how well I can see now after vision correction surgery!! 🚫👓
#BigBooks? Honestly? I'm kind of scared of them! Keep buying them though. Reading them's another thing altogether.
#31bookpics @howjessreads
Im about 4 chapters into the 3rd book now, I've had to return and borrow it from the library twice after I reached the maximum online renewals. I'm enjoying it and like the simplicity of the writing, especially in my busy life. Easy to read although I've listened to most of it through my library's audiobook app. Everything else will be like reading a golden book after I get through this! Looking forward to reading some of his others one day.
You can have tons of talent, but it won‘t necessarily keep you fed. If you have sharp instincts, though, you‘ll never go hungry.
This is my 2nd Murakami book. I‘m only 2 chapters into the book. I must admit that I‘ve thought about abandoning it as I‘m not interested in reading about sexcapades (according to Goodreads reviews). I‘m gonna forge ahead. Any words of encouragement from people who have completed it? #murakami
pickThe lean and mean pulp fiction fan in me would have preferred around 400 less pages, but this magical tale of moon-crossed lovers, populated by Little People, ghost writers, assassins and a gallery of other memorable characters, is a great read. This was my first Murakami and I am anxious to read more. Be prepared to invest some time.
#heatofjuly #babygotback
I love big books and I cannot lie
"If you can love someone with your whole heart, even one person, then there's salvation in life. Even if you can't get together with that person."
#1Q84
1Q84 in Japanese, anyone?
pickI've been extremely slow with my reading lately and I don't know why, because I trully enjoyed this one. It's a classical Murakami; two storylines, at first without any obvious connection, and with a bunch of weird stuff going on. 😁📚📓📘 #1001books
I am reading this one very slowly and deliberately, in both audio and physical book, as it is one of those books that requires a lot of attention to detail to avoid missing subtle and important plot points. I am 19 chapters in to this massive 80 chapter read and am LOVING it!! This is my first Murakami, and I am sure it will not be my last!
Started this on the way to work this morning, and as soon as I heard that “Aomame” was literally “green peas” I had to laugh! The first thing that came to my mind is a customer of mine named “Pork Chop”, like Aomame, it is his real name! I imagine Pork Chop and Green Peas getting married and having little children named “Mashed Potatoes” and “Cupcake”! 😂🤣😂🤣
#QuotsyMay18 #butterfly 🦋
Someday I shall read this tome that I bought for .50 cents at the library book store a while back. There seem to be several butterfly 🦋 quotes in it.
I liked this one. 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋
pickStoryline develops slow but nevertheless the writing by Murakami is one of a kind. A beautiful work
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