1Q84: Books 1 and 2

Name: 1Q84: Books 1 and 2
Brand: Vintage Publishing
SKU: 9780099549062
Price: 39.99 NZD
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By Haruki Murakami

Series: 1Q84

4.09

( 25,444 ratings, 2,025 reviews)

Summary

1Q84: Books 1 and 2 by Haruki Murakami intertwines the lives of Aomame, a fitness instructor with a secret mission, and Tengo, an aspiring writer. Set in a parallel Tokyo in 1984, the story explores themes of alternate realities, love, and destiny, as both characters navigate this surreal and enigmatic world, uncovering hidden truths that bind them.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy complex and surreal narratives blending real and fantastical elements, appreciate intricate character development, and are intrigued by themes of parallel worlds and mysterious cults. Haruki Murakami's unique storytelling offers a compelling and immersive experience.

1Q84: Books 1 and 2

The year is 1Q84.

This is the real world, there is no doubt about that.

But in this world, there are two moons in the sky.

In this world, the fates of two people, Tengo and Aomame, are closely intertwined. And in this world, there seems no way to save them both.

The international bestseller from one of the world's greatest living novelists' - Guardian

Shortlisted for the 2013 IMPAC Dublin Literary Award.

Description

1Q84: Books 1 and 2 by Haruki Murakami transports readers to an alternate reality of Tokyo in the year 1Q84, a parallel existence that is eerily similar yet subtly different from our own. In this world, the sky holds two moons and mysterious events unfold that defy logical explanation.

At the heart of this intriguing story are two characters whose lives are intricately connected: Tengo, a mathematics teacher and aspiring writer, and Aomame, a fitness instructor with a secret, deadly occupation. Through a series of inexplicable occurrences, both find themselves embroiled in a dangerous journey that intertwines their fates. They are each undertaking perilous tasks that place not only their own lives at risk but that also expose them to the inexplicable strangeness cloaked within this dual-mooned existence.

The narrative oscillates between Tengo and Aomame’s perspectives, revealing an enigmatic world where reality and fiction blur, compelling them to question everything they have known. As their paths converge, the line between the bizarre and the ordinary dissolves, challenging them to navigate a surreal and enigmatic environment where salvation seems elusive.

1Q84 is a masterfully crafted tale that explores themes of love, identity, and the manipulation of reality. Haruki Murakami's rich storytelling and compelling characters draw readers into a fantastical yet disturbingly familiar world. His clear prose and gripping narrative style transport readers through layers of mystery, creating an unputdownable reading experience.

Shortlisted for the 2013 IMPAC Dublin Literary Award, 1Q84: Books 1 and 2 is a testament to Murakami's prowess as one of the world's greatest living novelists. This international bestseller has captivated audiences around the globe with its inventive plot and profound philosophical undertones.

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1Q84: Books 1 and 2 is described as a surreal and fractured storytelling masterpiece that showcases the unique style of Haruki Murakami. Business Insider calls it "pure, uncut Murakami," while Japan Times considers it his magnum opus. Independent on Sunday highlights its range and sophistication, labeling it Murakami's most achieved novel and an epic where form and content are perfectly aligned.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099549062

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 August 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 585g

Pages: 816

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Fiction General Fiction Haruki Murakami Literary Fiction Series: 1Q84

About the Author

In 1978, Haruki Murakami was 29 and running a jazz bar in downtown Tokyo. One April day, the impulse to write a novel came to him suddenly while watching a baseball game. That first novel, Hear the Wind Sing, won a new writers' award and was published the following year. More followed, including A Wild Sheep Chase and Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World, but it was Norwegian Wood, published in 1987, which turned Murakami from a writer into a phenomenon. His books became bestsellers, were translated into many languages, including English, and the door was thrown wide open to Murakami's unique and addictive fictional universe. Murakami writes with admirable discipline, producing ten pages a day, after which he runs ten kilometres (he began long-distance running in 1982 and has participated in numerous marathons and races), works on translations, and then reads, listens to records and cooks. His passions colour his non-fiction output, from What I Talk About When I Talk About Running to Absolutely On Music, and they also seep into his novels and short stories, providing quotidian moments in his otherwise freewheeling flights of imaginative inquiry. In works such as The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle, 1Q84 and Men Without Women, his distinctive blend of the mysterious and the everyday, of melancholy and humour, continues to enchant readers, ensuring Murakami's place as one of the world's most acclaimed and well-loved writers.