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number9dream
number9dream | David Mitchell
32 posts | 57 read | 37 to read
Shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2001The second novel from the critically-acclaimed author of GHOSTWRITTEN and CLOUD ATLAS.As Eiji Miyake's twentieth birthday nears, he arrives in Tokyo with a mission - to locate the father he has never met. So begins a search that takes him into the seething city's underworld, its lost property offices and video arcades, and on a journey that zigzags from reality to the realm of dreams. But until Eiji has fallen in love and exorcised his childhood demons, the belonging he craves will remain, tantalizingly, just beyond his grasp.
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cariashley
number9dream | David Mitchell
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Mehso-so

I‘m now a David Mitchell completionist! Unfortunately, this was probably my least favorite of all his books. It was unrelentingly odd in a madcap way and my attention span at the moment is not the best. It took me over two weeks to get through and I probably should have set it aside for a better time, but oh well.

Ruthiella Awesome! That‘s my goal too, but I have a number to go still. 3mo
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rwmg
number9dream | David Mitchell
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Bailedbailed

DNF. Another dud as a day-dreaming Japanese teen tries to find his father. I used to really like David Mitchell, but of the last two of his that I've read I've DNF''d both of them

TrishB He‘s very hit and miss for me too. 14mo
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rwmg
number9dream | David Mitchell
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BeckyWithTheGoodBooks
number9dream | David Mitchell
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Mehso-so

I don‘t know how to feel about this book. It is my first Mitchell and his writing is absolutely gorgeous, but I don‘t know if I liked this or not. There were some really gratuitously violent parts, and some chapters that seemed unnecessary in the middle. I can‘t tell if this is a book beyond my understanding and tastes, or just a pretentious one. Either way, I find myself still thinking about it, so Mitchell seems to have worked his way in. 3⭐️

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BeckyWithTheGoodBooks
number9dream | David Mitchell
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Jumping on the book cart trend! This is something I have wanted to do for awhile and I finally made it happen. Now I can keep my TBR better organized for participation in #bookspin, #roll100, #pemberlittens, etc. 😀

Desha Love this! 💗 3y
all_4_kb Super cute 3y
EvieBee Beautiful! 3y
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Pogue
number9dream | David Mitchell
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Mehso-so

This was a #LMBPC read and as I have to pass it on I will just say nothing. I don‘t want to influence the other readers in any way. @BeckyWithTheGoodBooks @carlthecattt @AmandaBorchers

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AmandaBorchers
number9dream | David Mitchell
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Hi #groupD! I am following Takara‘s lead here and throwing up some books/authors I am considering for #round13. The 400 page limit narrowed my selection a bit but if these don‘t interest you guys I can happily round up a few more! Let me know if any of these look good to you or if I‘ve chosen authors you can‘t stand 😂 -Amanda

BeckyWithTheGoodBooks I have read “The Dutch House,” but would be happy to read any of your other selections! 3y
carlthecattt The Dutch House and Strange Pilgrims sound so good! I haven‘t read any of these before 3y
AmandaBorchers I can also sub in a different Ann Patchett book! 3y
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BeckyWithTheGoodBooks @AmandaBorchers Another Ann Patchett would be great too! The only other book of hers that I‘ve read is “Bel Canto.” (edited) 3y
AmandaBorchers The Magician‘s Assistant by Ann Patchett could be a good option! I feel like I have the most confidence in Number 9 Dream because David Mitchell tells a great story. 3y
BeckyWithTheGoodBooks @AmandaBorchers Either of those sound great! 3y
AmandaBorchers @Pogue do you have a preference? 😁 3y
Pogue I have not read any of them. So pick the book you want to read. 3y
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celeste.guse
number9dream | David Mitchell
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Pickpick

We already know I love David Mitchell, and this one is an easier read than the others I‘ve read. Fell in love with almost all of the characters immediately (the good guys, that is). Mitchell‘s voice is beautiful, powerful, and profound, and this novel delivers on themes of young adulthood, Family, disappointment, and purpose.

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celeste.guse
number9dream | David Mitchell
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The human condition is a card game

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celeste.guse
number9dream | David Mitchell
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😶🙃

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celeste.guse
number9dream | David Mitchell
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Morning routine! Coffee, downstairs book, pet cats. This is my 4th David Mitchell novel and I definitely classify him as one of my top five fav authors. A king of the realistic sci fi! Happy Monday everyone 💛

Kaylamburson I love that cover! Welcome to Litsy!!! I hope you love it here!! #litsywelcomewagon @LitsyWelcomeWagon 5y
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BookwormAHN Welcome to Litsy 😺 5y
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Lynnsoprano Welcome to our Litsy family! Glad to add another music educator to the group. 5y
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JLaurenceCohen
number9dream | David Mitchell

Mitchell's novel, set in Japan, is a virtuosic reimagining of the coming of age story. Eiji is trying to find his father, and his wild imagination manifests itself on the page.

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WhereTheBooksGo
number9dream | David Mitchell
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Currently reading - this has Mitchell's trademark magical realism plus a Tokyo setting. So far, so good.

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2BR02B
number9dream | David Mitchell
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1. Ronald Reagan
2. Chinese New Year
3. Thursday
4. 20
5. "Number 9 Dream" by John Lennon
6. number9dream by David Mitchell
7. 17
8. 1
9. 1
10. 24, possibly more.

@Kaye thanks for the #giveaway! ?

Kaye Thanks. Got it. ✅ 7y
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JenP
number9dream | David Mitchell
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#wildestdreams #augustgrrrl
The only David Mitchell book I haven't read yet. I love him so much that I can't bear the idea of having read them all so I can't read this until a new one comes out.

JenP @Cinfhen forgot to tag you above 7y
Cinfhen This photo is "dreamy" love it ??I've tried some David Mitchell but ...not quite a love match ? 7y
JenP @Cinfhen gasp!!! You are dead to me! Just kidding 😂 I know he's not everybody's cup of tea 😬 7y
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Cinfhen I know...I don't read HP & I'm not worthy of DM...whew...had to get that off my chest...glad we're still cool @JenP 😎😘 7y
monkeygirlsmama Never read this author, I don't think. Your picture though inspired an ethereal vibe of epic proportions. Ahhhh I could bask in its glow for ages. Haha 7y
JenP @monkeygirlsmama you should try his books 😊. Glad you like the photo, that was the look I was going for! 7y
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TrishB
number9dream | David Mitchell
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#numbertitles #riotgrams
A few off the shelves 😀

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ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled
number9dream | David Mitchell
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Really looking forward to this one! ❤️ David Mitchell! #riotgrams #NumberTitles

Litlady I sent you a friend request on Goodreads. Hope that's cool! ✌️😊📚 Love your whale/sea picks and wanting to expand my horizons in that genre. Thanks! ✊ 7y
ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled @litlady Well, I am honored! Definitely! 7y
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JenP
number9dream | David Mitchell
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#riotgrams #numbertitles
A number title by my favorite author!

Laalaleighh Do you think you need to read this one if you're going for the "read the David mitchell meta book" project? 7y
JenP @Laalaleighh it the only one I haven't read. Bc I love him so much, I like the idea of having at least one more left to read so I'm waiting for the next book before I read this one 😁 7y
monkeygirlsmama Beautiful cover 7y
ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled Ha! I picked the same thing today! 7y
JenP @ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled great minds 😁 7y
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tracyrowanreads
number9dream | David Mitchell
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Spent much of the day manually adding book purchases from 1996-1997 to Goodreads, which is tedious in spite of having Leo and Peebie helping. Picked up a stack of freebies and near freebies as well. Hope some of them are good. #catsoflitsy

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EvieBee
number9dream | David Mitchell
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Has anyone read this?! I've been waiting for this markdown for 5 years. I'm pretty persistent. 😃 #kindledeal #kindle #amazon

angrylilasian I hadn't even heard of it until now! Stacked! 8y
EvieBee @angrylilasian Yay! It sounded wonderful the first time I'd heard of it. 8y
TrishB It's on the tbr pile! I brought all David Mitchell books after reading The Bone Clocks, am reading them all slowly! 8y
EvieBee @TrishB I have no idea where to start. I own MOST of his work but not all. 8y
TrishB The Bone Clocks is still my favourite I recommend that to everyone! I really have to be in a certain mood to read the others as they are books you definitely have to concentrate on. 8y
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chlobee
number9dream | David Mitchell
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Pickpick

My second post of David Mitchell this month, but I can't help it. (#noshame) This book had a rocky start for me but that changed dramatically by the end. It's a quirky take on the timeless tale of a boy searching for his father. In Tokyo. Among Tokyo's finest. Including the Yakuza. 😵So creative and so much fun to read! #onewordtitles #photoadaynov16

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JenP
number9dream | David Mitchell
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I'm having a hard time picking out my #readathon books because I typically pick books based on what strikes my fancy in the moment. Here's my first try at coming up with a stack I can use to select my books. Any thoughts or recommendations?

Will you be participating Saturday? What are your plans?

brendanmleonard I might try to participate a little! 8y
JenP @brendanmleonard do you know what books you want to read? I had a lot of fun with the readathon in April 8y
brendanmleonard @JenP I liked the July readathon! I am hoping to get through some of my #scaretober books 8y
JenP @Riveted_Reader_Melissa glad to hear it! That's high up on my list! 8y
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KimM
number9dream | David Mitchell
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Pickpick

Another excellent book by David Mitchell full of magical realism and Japan. ❤️ #numberintitle

callunakeep This sounds awesome! 8y
BookBoggart I haven't read this one. I did love his take on the haunted house type setting with Slade House. Sooo good! 8y
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CherylDeFranceschi
number9dream | David Mitchell
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Tav Christopher Moore hell yeah! 8y
ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled Now I need to get on Goodreads to find out what the what is Mendel's Dwarf! 8y
Hooked_on_books Dreamland! So well researched and written. Such an important book. I will tell you, the medical community has taken notice of this one. 8y
CherylDeFranceschi @Hooked_on_books it is an important book. Good to know it's on their radar. 8y
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Michael_Gee
number9dream | David Mitchell
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Pickpick

I was left with chills after finishing. This was (for the most part) a very engaging and intricate Bildungsroman, at its most pleasurable, it is like enjoying a fizzing, crackling candy. The sweeping finale brings meaning to the whole and crashes upon the reader on the very last page.

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Michael_Gee
number9dream | David Mitchell
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I feel like this book started off like a great date: it was funny, clever, and exciting, but then it goes on too long on an asinine tangent and I am left wondering: What happened to that great story you were telling me?

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unmanagedmischief
number9dream | David Mitchell
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Pickpick

Such a great introduction to David Mitchell

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unmanagedmischief
number9dream | David Mitchell
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The phrase 'cloud atlas' appears in number9dream, David Mitchell's second novel, a novel he wrote before he wrote Cloud Atlas. What does it mean!?

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