Haruki Murakami

[joetron2030]

I just started into what would be the 2nd book last night. It's been going well so far.

Also, WRT the Kindle DRM stuff I mentioned above, I've read conflicting reports on it. But, it's a moot point for me as I've made a conscious effort to head to bed earlier than I normally would so I can read for 30mins to an hour most nights.

[nagasawa]

Originally Posted by randall fairbrook

http://gizmodo.com/5854973/amazon-is...uin-the-kindle


new murakami crippled by kindle.....

My hardcover copy doesn't suffer from this problem. Nyuck. Nyuck.

[joetron2030]

If you read the reviews for the kindle edition, there are conflicting reports on this. Doesn't matter. I'm not going to pay $15 for the convenience when I've already paid for the book. If it were $10, I might have. But, I am enjoying just reading the book itself, too.

Also, I mentioned this to another friend, but I don't recall there being so much straight-up sex in a Murakami book. My friend said there's been sex in his prior titles but that they've been more of the surreal variety.

[fmstlr]

is there page numbers on the Kindle? The page numbers on the hard cover are screwing my brain cells.

[tangent23]

so.. how's the new novel?
no spoilers just general impressions pls.. just wondering if i should spring for the hardcover or wait for the softcover..

i should just order it from amazon really.. books are so expensive here..

[Aaron]

I just got on the waiting list for kindle version from the library. I'm 94 in line.

[joetron2030]

Stephen King, Haruki Murakami cited for Bad Sex in Fiction

[Her breasts] seemed to be virtually uninfluenced by the force of gravity, the nipples turned beautifully upward, like a vine’s new tendrils seeking sunlight. (1Q84 by Haruki Murakami)

Haha!

[kamenriderv3]

eet wuz rost in transration!!

[joetron2030]

Finished 1Q84 last night. Not his best work. But, I think it's better than "Kafka on the Shore". Definitely better than "After Dark".

I think I might need to re-read all of Murakami's stuff. It's been too long since I'd read his previous stuff. Need to familarize myself with them again.

[tangent23]

http://www.hawaii.edu/news/2012/04/02/haruki-murakami/

"Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami will give a free public reading and talk, What I Talk About When I Talk About Writing, on Tuesday, April 10, 7:30 p.m. at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Campus Center Ballroom. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and seating will be on a first–come, first–served basis."

[Goner]

Walked into Kinokuniya bookstore today and found a handsome-looking box set for IQ84. Funny how this looks much better for packaging than the flimsy dust jacket on the hard-bound edition. **harrumph**

[joetron2030]

I liked the hardcover version, too. Though, I removed the dust jacket and replaced it with a DIY paper one while I was reading it.

[charlie bucket]

Originally Posted by Aaron

I just got on the waiting list for kindle version from the library. I'm 94 in line.

i had a long wait for the kindle version from my library and just finished it. this was my first ever murakami book and i knew nothing of it going in (i like that i try to avoid spoilers in general). i liked the characters but not the book overall. about half way though is where i started to not like it but i wanted to finish since it was my first murakami book so eventually i was able to finish it.