I remember the first time I read Murakami's novel... It was year 1991. That book was "Hear the Wind Sing". I loved it instantly and kept on reading his novel till today. I have read all the long novel, short stories, even the nonfiction, and I liked most of them. After six years of waiting, of course I am looking forward to this latest novel. And Murakami doesn't disappoint me. At the age of 75, this may well be his final novel. If you are a fan of him, just buy and enjoy the ride.