A Night Train by Moorehead

Book club selection I couldn't finish. Four chapters in and the sloppy punctuation ( translation?) and the lack of fact/intelligent thought had worn me down.

1Q84 Book Three

Finished! While not a great trilogy, I must say it is inventive and engaging. I enjoyed the whole ride. Like most books and films of the past two decades this could stand a bit of further editing and reduction but all-in-all very nice.

John Burnside's Black Cat Bone

Burnside's new collection of poetry is a powerful exploration of disappointment--a topic that somehow resonates with me. His work is accessible; each poem a small painting.

1Q84 by Haruki Murakami Book 2

Like Book 1, I read Book 2 in one day. Love the continued fast-paced narrative. There is some repetitive descriptors and that is a complaint of most novels vs novella or short story (and worse for trilogies or series) but it didn't bother me. I'm holding on to Book 3 for a bit but may not be able to wait too long...

1Q84 by Haruki Murakami

Book 1 was so good! I love the fast-paced story and how it continues to invent itself in a creative and entertaining way. I know a lot of character development is personal in how one responds to the traits and this is a case where I reacted positively to the whole group. Thumbs up! Read book 1 in 1 day.