1Q84

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Book 1, Chapters 1-9

Book 1, Chapters 10-16

Book 1, Chapters 17-24

Book 2, Chapters 1-8

Book 2, Chapters 9-16

Book 2, Chapters 17-24

Book 3, Chapters 1-12

Book 3, Chapters 13-21

Book 3, Chapters 22-31

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Essay Topics

Why do you think Murakami set 1Q84 in 1984? What are the political, social, and literary reasons for choosing this particular setting?

What is the significance of the song “It’s Only a Paper Moon”? Look up the lyrics and read them while listening to the song. How does the song act as a sort of anthem for the book 1Q84?

What do you believe the Little People symbolize? Murakami keeps the meaning of the Little People fairly obscure, so there is no one right answer. That said, you should reference the text carefully when answering this question.