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[Lord Simian]

Re: 1Q84

I finished the first book (of 3) yesterday.

So I am about a third of the way through.

This might be one of the most difficult reads I've had all year.. but also the best.

Not because it's dense or anything, but it almost feels like it's just decompressed to hell.. Bendis would love this.

Everything has to be explained in detail.. if a character is hungry, they sit down to eat and he describes every minute detail of the kitchen and food that is being eaten.

It's somewhat of a chore to get through, and it's clear why this book is 900+ pages...

So... he's the Japanese Stephen King...

[nietoperz]

So... he's the Japanese Stephen King...

Not really: he's still a good writer.

[Chris]

Yeah, this is probably the best book I've read this year so far.

[David Bird]

I've picked it up already, but haven't really had time to get into it. I hope to get to it in a one or two,