1Q84 by Haruki Murakami (U.S. book trailer)

[SylvianLight]

Book 3 is boring. I feel like I've read about 100 pages with basically nothing happening other than a few folks living their daily lives with no surprises.

[folladordeprostis]

HOPE THERE WILL BE A MOVIE OF THIS BOOK

[MrDanbloom]

@ninjapirate0507 well i just wanted to say my peace. my piece. i am glad you like all his books and he IS a great writer.....but for me, the only one i care for, me personally, is Norwei no Mori, but that's me. to each his own, neh? desho? Cheers, mate and peace be unto you.....and i will pardon your French this time....SMILE

[baduel29101990]

I've just bought it! I'm going to start to reading it after the tests have passed!

[MrDanbloom]

the only book worth reading by Murakami is NORWEGIAN WOOD. Read that book and you will understand why. End of a story. Case closed. But do read it before you flame me. His entire "career" after that book was staged managed by marketing execs in cahoots with bottom line spread sheets. And they purposefully kept Norwegian Wood out of the limelight and the market in the USA in order to create the "persona" to sell these other books. Read NW and you will understand that all the rest is mere hype.

[ninjapirate0507]

@MrDanbloom Bullshit. I've read almost everything he's ever written, and he is my favorite author. You're full of shit.

[Chickaruka]

@MrDanbloom So, basically you've read all his books to justify your statement?

[chandramariepepino]

The English translation was released only six days ago - it'll take weeks before copies hit the Philippines. Excited to read it!

[ginopersonal]

@chandramariepepino I am reading this on my Android tab. I've finished book 2. On to 3. I am totally enjoying this book and wish it will be made into a movie. I like to see Aomame and Fuka-Eri.

[Cloakedsoar]

Thumbs up if you'd like to read a book called "Air Chrysalis" from Haruki Murakami!

[Cloakedsoar]

I'm about to finish the first book, it's becoming my favorite book ever.

[Chickaruka]

@Cloakedsoar :( .. the library didn't have the first and the second so I've started on the third book, but it's mind blowing. The author really got to me with his writing (makes me want to learn Japanese so I can really enjoy his books to the core). I hope I haven't ruined it by starting on the third book?

[scrapeape]

@Chickaruka It's a linear story. If you read the third book there isn't much reason for you to read the first two, plot-wise. So yes; in that sense, you will have "ruined it."

[Chickaruka]

@scrapeape Oh Well ^^... I don't really mind. ^^ I'll still read the two first books when I get the chance. There are also the other books which I can't wait to read, Norwegian wood and South of the border, West of the sun. ^^ I don't see why it should be a waste that I read the third book. lol.. I've done that quite a lot of times with linear story lines, and still ended up liking the first books. Thanks for the 'heads up' anyway :)

[scrapeape]

@Chickaruka You'll definitely still get a lot out of them in terms of side plots, dialog, and Murakami's excellent prose, and a lot of stuff that gets referenced or resolved in book 3 will be fleshed out. When I was a kid, I'd often read the last chapter or last couple pages of a book to see if I was gonna like how it turned out, and if I did I'd go back and read the rest. Strange habit.

[marleanedc]

I read the first chapter online and am hooked; Haruki Murakami's writing is completely and utterly engaging, can't wait to get the book and continue........

[ishandchipss]

I really need to purchase this book. Murakami has really influenced my life. He's such an inspiration

[DeliriousReBel24]

First book trailer I've seen and I'm happy it's one for Haruki Murakami. 

[AmadeusExcello]

The idea of a book trailer is about as ridiculous as a missing cat detective.

[mrMalloryecm]

In Seoul last year you'd see people reading 1Q84 in the subways, in cafes, or carrying one of the three volumes in the streets. It was everywhere. Now that people have finished the last volume, I hardly see half as many readers at all.

[calipe3000]

My first book trailer ever. I recommend Sam Anderson's review in the New York Times. It just makes you want to start reading the book at once.

[nowikaga]

loved. I cant wait for third part. :)

[motsubosakai]

へぇ、「書籍の予告編」ってあるんだ。

[muse18]

does anyone know the song?

[alexgk89]

@muse18 The song was customly composed for the official Haruki Murakami website.

I love it :)

[raduzvkatalansku]

@alexgk89 and from who is it? do you know?

[alexgk89]

@raduzvkatalansku Jefferson Rabb, search his name on iTunes. You can download it from there.

[muse18]

@alexgk89 awesome, thanks:]

[MMASHASS]

me too can't wait third and forth part, waiting tranclation in russian!!!

[asiaimages]

Cant' wait....

[authorjg]

Nice video.

[mcrdaveabc]

Haruki, it seems has done it again and yes I liked Wild Sheep Chase and Hard - Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World but felt very weird after reading them. I want to reserve a First Edition of 1Q84, and have wondered what Haruki has been doing with himself lately. The enigma continues...

[yosh1yosh2]

I remember there was a Murakami site with this music playing on the background too. Can anyone tell me more about the music? (artist,name)

Love it:-)

[sctaber56]

I have never heard of a BOOK with a film trailer!!! How unusual. But then, author Haruki Murakami can never be described as "usual" or "typical". Haven't heard of Haruki Murakami? Well, then you are in for a real treat. He's a genius, a master storyteller, in many languages - it's that simple.

[Chickaruka]

@sctaber56 Really? .. They're everywhere now. Especially on the Bloomsbury website. :) I Love the idea behind them. Super great :)

[salakotdotcom]

Still waiting for book 3. I guess 25 Oct. in Japan, maybe USA...

So...Gabriel Alvarez Martinez (translator in spanish) please work hard. :)

[Andersgjores]

Eagerly waiting for book three. Perhaps not his masterpiece but the best writing this year so far. "Freedom" is fantastic but" IQ 84" is indespensible. A must for the "desert island".

[waffocopter]

Oh man, this sounds so awesome! I'm sure it'll be another of my favorites like Hard Boiled Wonderland was.

[Kakuon]

Murakami should get a google plus.

[ChronosCatharsis]

Can't wait for book three to be out in German. Book 1 and Book 2 were astonishing.

[MapleAI]

YES YES YES AND MORE YES

[t0mat0juic3]

cant wait to get this...

[aska225]

i love the book!

[Tiagomtmendes]

And the cover is wonderful.........

[Janoshx]

His books are like cotton candy. There is not really anything in as weight and you just love to read them. After you are done you wish if there would be more of this fluffy braincandy...