1Q84

"1Q84" is a novel by Japanese author Haruki Murakami that was first published in Japan in 2009. The English translation was released in 2011. The story takes place in Tokyo in 1984 and follows two main characters, Aomame and Tengo. Aomame is a fitness instructor and Tengo is a struggling writer who is asked to rewrite a manuscript by a young girl named Fuka-Eri. As they become more involved with the manuscript and each other, they discover they are living in a parallel world called 1Q84. The world of 1Q84 is filled with strange occurrences and supernatural events, and the characters must navigate this new reality while also facing personal challenges and revelations about their identities and pasts. The novel is a complex exploration of themes such as destiny, love, power, and the importance of storytelling.