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1Q84

The observations in the book were honest, male, and very much aligned with what I pay attention to, on a day to day basis.  Most of the decisions and motivations of the characters seemed to be made earnestly.  As if they took the time, questioned, and weighed each outcome in their minds.  Sometimes it moved the plot alone nicely, conveniently; other times, pages and lines were afforded to the characters to ponder their situation and next step.  Whether Murakami had serious deadlines or page limits, it's hard to tell.  Much like our world, the scale of our experiences depend entirely on our perception.  The book revealed what was necessary, or just enough for the reader to grasp the world of 1Q84 and neatly closed the portal.  I look forward to his next novel.