1Q84, Vol. 1 by Haruki Murakami

1Q84, Vol. 1

1Q84 #1

Haruki Murakami with Jay Rubin (Translator)

387 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

This deluxe three-volume paperback boxed set—gorgeously designed editions in a see-through case, with a removable sticker on the shrink wrap packaging—is a collector’s item in the making. It beautifully showcases Haruki Murakami’s most ambitious n...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,525 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
dark 42%
reflective 37%
adventurous 36%
tense 27%
challenging 24%
emotional 14%
relaxing 5%
sad 4%
hopeful 3%
funny 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 40%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 28% | Plot: 19% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 38% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 36% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

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