1Q84 (bk 1)

Sometimes I don't understand why I'm so ill-disciplined. I finished a book at one shot again. No need eat, almost no need sleep. When I'm too free, I'd google to figure out how to kick off addictions like this.

And 1Q84. Its amazing. Some parts are really lengthy, but I guess if not for the 3am reading, I'd probably have not skimmed through certain parts. The good parts I just relished. (note to self: re-read when possible)

I'm just here to contemplate. Its very common for readers/viewers to find a character they identify with be it reading books or watching tv. The most interesting thing about this is that one will realise the difference in the characters they emphatise with and the one they find themselves falling into role with changes! It shows alot about our growth. I see myself in the form of a 17 year old who doesn't speak nor write well in 1Q84. Its in the way she speaks that I see myself time and again. The short replies she gives. The way she questions without a question mark. I did it to my mother but it seems she's used to me. Yet the way the author puts it across, makes it sound like a psychological anomaly!

I see myself in how she trusts others and how her trust is so discerning a wise old man goes along with her instinctive trust. Of course, in the book, the wise old man had ulterior motives. But that's beside the point. Fuka-Eri is a very independent girl. Someone who's capable of protecting herself in her own creative little ways. Such a character! Maybe not the main character in the book, but definitely my star.

P.S. To add on, I really want to thank the lovely girl who introduced the book to me. In person when I see her next year. I hope. We have so much to talk about!