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emilianna's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, and Suicide attempt
It would be useful to have read George Orwell's 1984 prior to reading 1Q84.ngrigoryan's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Similar to other reviewers, I found the sexualisation of minors and misogynistic character development very disconcerting. There were a lot of bits that made me uncomfortable or roll my eyes, particularly around discussions of female sexuality and sexual assault. It’s a huge shame because I genuinely love his writing style and his world building is so addictive and absorbing. I’ve read most of Murakami’s work but I can honestly say after I finish this series I’m going to stop reading his work. I wish I could ignore these aspects but they are very distracting for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual assault and Rape
Minor: Pedophilia
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