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1Q84. Libro 1 e 2: aprile-settembre by Giorgio Amitrano, Haruki Murakami
4 reviews
iamawatermelon's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Violence
Moderate: Rape and Pedophilia
abbieh95's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Sexual violence
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
underworldblues's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Violence, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Rape, and Religious bigotry
jacquelinenought's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The way the author describes loneliness is always on point. He makes it so vivid you can almost touch it. I really enjoyed the pov-switching chapters, and how by doing so, you grab bits and details of the whole puzzle piece. Murakami is quite good at it. And the plot? Definitely unique. If you enjoy magical realism, this is a banquet for you. If not, suspend your beliefs and go with the flow. It will surprise you.
Book 1 was so slow-paced that I almost gave up reading it. When I began book 2, it felt like things were finally happening. Still, universe building and scene setting shouldn't take so much time.
In addition to that, I gave these books a 3/5 because Murakami's depictions of women made me uncomfortable. Women and their connection to men in these books are nothing but a relief or an escape for men. It made me quite confused and disgusted, more often than not. So, yes, I absolutely do not like how he writes women. So if you're going into this, be prepared.
Book 1 was so slow-paced that I almost gave up reading it. When I began book 2, it felt like things were finally happening. Still, universe building and scene setting shouldn't take so much time.
In addition to that, I gave these books a 3/5 because Murakami's depictions of women made me uncomfortable. Women and their connection to men in these books are nothing but a relief or an escape for men. It made me quite confused and disgusted, more often than not. So, yes, I absolutely do not like how he writes women. So if you're going into this, be prepared.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia, Rape, and Murder
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Alcohol
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