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1Q84 by Haruki Murakami
3.75
challenging dark mysterious reflective tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

There are some aspects of this book that really stood out to me. 

Some parts triggered me a bit. 

It's such a weird writing style, as to be expected by Murakami. 

It was really long winded. I feel like I'd've much more enjoyed this as three books. 

It's complex. Unnerving. Unexpected. Confusing. 
There's so much happening all at once, at the same time there is nothing happening... 

I really liked the first two books. The third was my least favourite. Probably because I don't like ushikawa.

I feel like if you accepted the book for what it was, it was better than if you looked into it too much. 

I question what was the point? 
All the while, there is so much symbolism in Murakami's writing, that there are so many things someone could take away from this book. 

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