NP: 1Q84

[Richard Ryan]

Figured this was the usual corp. shorthand for "First Quarter 84."   But
would need to read the novel for context.

On Mon, Nov 7, 2011 at 2:27 PM, Bekah <bekah0176 at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> Yes,  perhaps the whole  idea of lower case "q" is a bit "cutesy."  But it
> had to cross my mind!   And I do like the cover art as is.  A-and I agree
> with your point that Orwell's work is not that big a deal in IQ84 - It's
> there and well taken but under a lot of Murakami's own story,  characters,
>  themes.
>
> I'm not sure if I agree to 1Q84 being  "better than"  The Wind-Up Bird
> Chronicle or not.  They are both pure-d Murakami down to the cats and the
> jazz.   I also very much appreciated his last book of short stories.  I
> also really liked A Wild Sheep Chase.   And yes,  I camp on the
> metaphorical doorstep waiting for Pynchon, Murakmi and Atwood releases.
> Do you know that a new novel by Umberto Eco is due this month along with a
> slim volume of short stories by Delillo?   I await...
>
> Bekah
>
>
>
> On Nov 7, 2011, at 10:37 AM, Tyler Wilson wrote:
>
> >
> > I found 1Q84 fantastic, *probably* my best read this year. But I've
> gotta disagree about the typesetting of the title: The references to 1984
> are obvious enough, and have been discussed at length in much of the media
> and buzz surrounding this release. I found Orwell's work to be really no
> more than a touchstone though, a leaping off point, and don't feel the
> relationship between the works goes as deep as people are trying make it.
> Going with a lc "q" goes too far and is way too "cutesy". I believe Chip
> Kidd did well to give the U.S. edition a bold, iconic treatment, even
> breaking up the four characters so they each stand on their own. The
> reference to 1984 will never be missed by anyone, but as executed,
> Murakami's work can hold a little more weight all on it's own, as it should.
> > Regarding the book itself: I found this to be Mr. Murakami's best to
> date. But in the sense that it is *quintessential* Murakami. The things
> that make his writing great are done better than ever here, but the
> drawbacks many folks find may be amplified and there were parts that were
> downright embarrassing to read. I don't think this book is going to change
> anyone's opinion of his writing. I can say easily enough however, that I
> pitch my tent with those who read everything he writes as soon as they can
> get their hands on it. Not sure what to make of the fact that the novel
> originally ended after book 2, and that book three was done as an
> afterthought and released later. Without book 3, it is a much weaker work I
> feel, and the fact that it came about as it did does say at least a little
> bit about the author's vision and judgement, imho.
> > Those are my unsolicited thoughts on the subject. Do what you will with
> them.
> > Currently reading: Voss, which is *possibly* my best read this year.
> We'll see.--T
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> >> Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2011 09:52:09 -0800
> >> From: markekohut at yahoo.com
> >> Subject: Fw: NP: 1Q84
> >> To: bekah0176 at sbcglobal.net
> >> CC: pynchon-l at waste.org
> >>
> >> Bekah----
> >>
> >> Yes!....HM shouldda talked to you and the translator.
> >>
> >> Mark
> >>
> >> ----- Forwarded Message -----
> >> From: Bekah <bekah0176 at sbcglobal.net>
> >> To: Paul Mackin <mackin.paul at verizon.net>
> >> Cc: pynchon-l at waste.org
> >> Sent: Monday, November 7, 2011 12:41 PM
> >> Subject: Re: NP: 1Q84
> >>
> >> The narrators (two male,  one female - all excellent)  of the audio
> >> version pronounce it One-Q-Ninety-four.  In my correct o,  it ought to
> >> have been written out as  "1q84"  so the Qq would actually look like a
> >> different sort of 9.  Oh well..
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> On Nov 7, 2011, at 8:48 AM, Paul Mackin wrote:
> >>
> >>> On 11/7/2011 11:31 AM, Joe Allonby wrote:
> >>>> Reading 1Q84 next to the beach in Montezuma.
> >>>>
> >>>> Thought occurred to me that the character Aomame joins the list of
> >>>> literary female ass-kickers. She has perfected ten different
> >>>> techniques for effectively kicking a man in the balls. DL and she
> >>>> would probably get along.
> >>>>
> >>> I started it but haven't gotten very far yet.
> >>>
> >>> Is the title pronounced Q-teen eighty four?
> >>>
> >>> P
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
>
>
>


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Richard Ryan
New York and the World
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"The reasonable man adapts himself to the conditions that surround him. The
unreasonable man adapts surrounding conditions to himself. All progress
depends on the unreasonable man." - Shaw
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