I'm going to buy it in about one week, but it's going to be a huge commitment in time and dedication to read, and will have to wait until I've finished Murakami's new book as well as Stephen King's newest novel. (I'll probably devour a zombie book or two - so I don't lose track of my roots - before engaging in such a commitment.)
The novel is being described as the best book of the century, a masterpiece. Comparisons are being made to "War and Peace."
Here's the Amazon link, if anyone wants to get an idea of what it's about.
http://www.amazon.com/Parallel-Stori...0702664&sr=1-1
It's expensive ($19.95), but then I've paid more for thick books, such as one by William Vollmann ("Imperial" - $24.99).
Don