1Q84

1Q84

6/1/2012

link

https://openlibrary.org/books/OL25796166M

summary

Haruki Murakami's thought-provoking novel, 1Q84, is an exploration of parallel universes and shifting realities. Aomame, a brave and independent woman, is on a mission to uncover the mysteries of the parallel world of 1Q84, an alternate version of 1984 Tokyo. Meanwhile, Tengo, a struggling writer, accepts a ghostwriting job that takes him on an unexpected journey of his own. As their stories intertwine, readers are introduced to an eclectic cast of characters, including a detective who wears a mask and a wealthy woman who becomes a crusader for abused women. Murakami's masterful storytelling slowly unravels the layers of this unique and intriguing world, leaving readers to question what is real and what is imagined. With a mind-blowing conclusion, 1Q84 is a thought-provoking exploration of reality and the power of the imagination that will leave readers captivated long after they turn the final page.

tags

intricately plotted ꞏ magical realism ꞏ multiple narrators ꞏ existentialism ꞏ fiction ꞏ parallel world ꞏ subtle surrealism ꞏ tokyo ꞏ alternate universe ꞏ love story ꞏ philosophical novel ꞏ fantasy ꞏ japanese literature ꞏ psychological fiction ꞏ novel ꞏ haruki murakami ꞏ literary fiction ꞏ dreams ꞏ twisted storylines ꞏ mystery ꞏ surrealism