Ermac said:I was ok on Wind Up.. i Just didn't like the jumping all over the place with news articles and flashbacks. That and I thought the kinda was kinda meh. It was very well written however, and reading that NYT article makes 1Q84 sound really interesting though.
The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle was considered by most to be his magnum opus, essentially him taking his unique style and form and employing it to its best use. From what I've heard from those who have read it, apparently 1Q84 has taken over its place as his best work.
This excites me, however it might not bode well for your enjoyment of the book. Have you read any of his other work?