I don't think I have been this excited about a book, ever. About a year ago, I read that Murakami's latest novel was to be translated to English, and that it was so long that it would be coming out in two volumes. I got so excited that I tried to quickly make myself forget about it, because I don't deal well with anticipation.
When murmurs started up about 1Q84 again a few months ago, I immediately put the pre-order in my Amazon cart, probably got distracted, and forgot to check out, leaving it sitting there. I have 10 other books of his (8 novels and 2 short story collections); just as I was sorting through them all tonight (a very strange coincidence), Mister Toky knocked on my door, holding the copy he had pre-ordered for me with a smile. I hugged it and hopped around the apartment for a bit, read a random sentence fragment toward the middle, and then set it aside. Things are way too nuts right now to even consider starting a book of this length that I know will consume me, but in about 2 or 3 weeks' time... let's just say my friends might be seeing a bit less of me for a while :)
Nothing - or few things at least - beats having friends that are few steps ahead of you in terms of knowing what you want:O)
ReplyDeleteYou would love it, Johanna! I read first two-thirds of the book because it was translated in Serbian, and it is AWESOME - best than any of his previous books. Sadly, I had to wait for the English version to be published yesterday in order to finish the last third of the book! Can't wait.
ReplyDeleteAhhh so excited to get my copy. It's the one book I'm allowing myself to bring with me on the trip. I figure 1000 pages will last me for a week or so, and it'll be a good bargaining book to trade for!
ReplyDeleteI just remember his insane exhibit at the Brooklyn Art Museum a couple years ago. Definitely need to check out this book.
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