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      Kimber liked and reviewed 1Q84
      Though this book nears 1000 pages in length, it's more intimate than epic, focusing on two parallel stories of two seemingly different people. It amazes me that Murakami continues to dwell in the surreal detective novel subgenre without ever mining the same material and instead creates something entirely new. There are the hallmarks of Murakami's past work--wonderful weirdness, a mystery, and a healthy obsession with both music and food--but for me, the two main characters Aomame and Tengo may be two of the most memorable he's created.
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      • Fraser
        Fraser I read that this was his most accessible work to date, despite the length. I also read that the likability of Aomame makes it difficult for readers to feel the same empathy for Tengo. Thoughts?
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        Kimber It's definitely accessible, perhaps even more so than Norwegian Wood and a far more typical of his style. It's surreal at times (to a jaw-dropping degree), but it's not as pervasive as in some of his other novels.

        I actually had equal affection for Tengo and Aomame. Neither is the warmest character in the history of literature, but they're both incredibly human and interesting.
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      • Shannon
        Shannon hmm I may have to pick this up. I love crime and mystery books
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