1Q84 by Haruki Murakami
The novel is a complex and surreal narrative that intertwines the lives of two protagonists: a woman assassin who becomes embroiled in a mysterious and dangerous cult, and a male writer caught in a complicated love triangle. As they navigate their respective challenges, they unknowingly cross into an alternate reality, referred to as 1Q84, where the lines between fact and fiction blur. The novel explores themes of love, fate, and the power of the individual against the constraints of a conformist society.
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- Published
- 2009
- Nationality
- Japanese
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 900-1000
- Original Language
- Japanese
- Avg User Rating
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(3.7)
- Alternate Titles
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- 1 Q84 #1&2
- 1Q84: Books 1 and 2
- Iq84
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This book is on the following 8 lists:
- 1st on The Best Japanese Work of Fiction Published in Japanese during Japan’s Heisei era (The Asahi Shimbun)
- 7th on A Premature Attempt at the 21st Century Canon (Vulture)
- 78th on Honorable Mention - The 25 Masterpieces of World Literature That Will Define the 21st Century (25-250) (Télérama)
- 79th on Readers Pick Their 100 Best Books of the 21st Century (NY Times)
- 93rd on The 101 Favorite Novels of 'Le Monde' Readers (Le Monde)
- 355th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- Best Fiction Books of the 21st Century (So Far) (Kirkus Reviews)