1Q84 by Haruki Murakami - A Discussion

[Douggins]

Has anyone discovered which words were written by the two translators? (which chapters/books...)

[stonetools]

Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

I know I said I'd post something about my thoughts, but I'm now 30% into the book.....so, give me another day or two and I'll have something here.



Don

It's all that family baby stuff that's keeping you from the important things!

Looking forward to reading your thoughts.

[Moe The Cat]

Originally Posted by Douggins

Has anyone discovered which words were written by the two translators? (which chapters/books...)

Parts 1 and 2 were translated by Jay Rubin and Part 3 was translated by Philip Gabriel. Probably because in some countries (for example, the U.K.), Parts 1 and 2 were published first and Part 3 was published later. This is why you could find Parts 1 and 2 online before the October 25th U.S. publication date for the complete set.

[rkomar]

Originally Posted by Moe The Cat

Parts 1 and 2 were translated by Jay Rubin and Part 3 was translated by Philip Gabriel. Probably because in some countries (for example, the U.K.), Parts 1 and 2 were published first and Part 3 was published later. This is why you could find Parts 1 and 2 online before the October 25th U.S. publication date for the complete set.

I listened to a recent Jay Rubin interview, and he said that the work was split up because it would have taken too long for one person to translate it all. It's too bad, but understandable.

[orlok]

Originally Posted by Latinandgreek

Spring Snow is one of my all-time favourites; I've read it many, many times and I have been planning on re-reading it after I finish 1Q84. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I have!

Where is it this month's literary selection?

This is the thread here https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...hlight=mishima. Tailor made for you by the sound of it .

[kennyc]

Originally Posted by orlok

This is the thread here. Tailor made for you by the sound of it .

Bad link.... https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...hlight=mishima

[orlok]

Originally Posted by kennyc

Bad link.... https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...hlight=mishima

Thanks kenny - don't know what happened but I fixed it now .

[TimMason]

I bought this a few days ago, and am reading it on an iPad. It's the first of this author's novels that I've read. The writing is astounding, so I guess the translator did a first-class job. I suffer from vertigo, and could hardly get through the first scenes, accompanying the lead character down from the motorway. The description of what happens to her face when she goes from a smile to a grimace was incredibly vivid; I know a young woman who does exactly that. It may take me a long time to finish the book: with writing this good, it's impossible for me to zip through.

[astrangerhere]

I am actually skimming back through 1984 before I start this in earnest. I am vaguely aware that the book is supposed to have something to do with '84, so I thought a re-read for some context would be good.

[kennyc]

Originally Posted by astrangerhere

I am actually skimming back through 1984 before I start this in earnest. I am vaguely aware that the book is supposed to have something to do with '84, so I thought a re-read for some context would be good.

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[Barty]

I've only read WuBC, and only 3/4 of it. While I find it very readable and compelling from chapter to chapter, I have this nagging question in the back of my mind: is this going to come to anything? I'm not expecting any grand revelation, but some kind of payoff or denouement, or at least a discernible whole, as opposed to just a string of odd surrealist going ons that just ends. I'm reluctant to try other Murakamis for the same reason.

[kennyc]

I've not read much from this author, but I get a bit of the same feeling...lot of flash, lot of sizzle, not sure about the bacon yet.

[HappyMartin]

Originally Posted by Barty

I've only read WuBC, and only 3/4 of it. While I find it very readable and compelling from chapter to chapter, I have this nagging question in the back of my mind: is this going to come to anything? I'm not expecting any grand revelation, but some kind of payoff or denouement, or at least a discernible whole, as opposed to just a string of odd surrealist going ons that just ends. I'm reluctant to try other Murakamis for the same reason.

I don't need the book to come to a point. A good read along the way is point enough for me. My life seems pretty pointless to me so I can relate. Just enjoy it.

I actually have 1Q84 on hold through my library's e-book service. It is on my to read list after Spring Snow (for this months literary book club) and the rest of Mishima's The Sea of Fertility tetralogy. I read this entire set sometime back in college and I am looking forward to reading the complete story once more. I am currently position 6 on the waiting list for 1Q84 so I figure that timing will be about right. This will actually be the first book I've read by Haruki Murakami so these comments are interesting.

[odiakkoh]

Originally Posted by Barty

I've only read WuBC, and only 3/4 of it. While I find it very readable and compelling from chapter to chapter, I have this nagging question in the back of my mind: is this going to come to anything? I'm not expecting any grand revelation, but some kind of payoff or denouement, or at least a discernible whole, as opposed to just a string of odd surrealist going ons that just ends. I'm reluctant to try other Murakamis for the same reason.

I think that's why he doesn't seem to interest me. I have this need for books to come to something.