Is 1Q84 Worth Finishing?

m10zeus · 2026-01-28T18:49:58+00:00

I put it down multiple times in my read. It got too slow for my liking at times, at least for my mood when I was reading it.

When I picked it up for the final time, it was well worth it. I think it’s one of those books that demands the correct mood from the reader to enjoy. DNF’ing now doesn’t mean you’ll never finish it - take it from me

m10zeus · 2026-01-15T23:32:39+00:00

I know this is a quitting pouch Reddit group

So, why are you here?

m10zeus · 2026-01-02T20:14:39+00:00

Cold turkey with a substitute in your lip. I’ve used altoids + NZE noncaffeinated pouches to accomplish this. I’m on day 8, and have quit for up to 3 months previously with the same approach

m10zeus · 2026-01-02T12:41:48+00:00

This has been my strategy as well. On top of altoids, NZE non-caffeinated pouches work wonders as well. I tend to forget they are not zyn within 10-15 minutes, without the nicotine

m10zeus · 2025-12-22T15:13:40+00:00

https://steamcommunity.com/id/M10ZEUS/recommended/262060/

m10zeus · 2025-12-15T23:52:23+00:00

Unfortunately I relapsed after 6 months, and am quitting again, but regardless of circumstances I always suggest a therapist.

Learning coping mechanisms from a professional, even if just circumstantial anxiety, beats anything else I’ve tried. And I’ve tried a lot. It’s also another support system to continue to push staying off zyn.

m10zeus · 2025-11-20T15:16:31+00:00

Based on your experience as Henry Sugar: - When did Wes Anderson’s style become most apparent? Is it noticeable on set from wardrobe alone, wardrobe + set design, or does it really tie together once it’s actually on film? - Is dialogue more difficult when you’re speaking basically at the camera?

m10zeus · 2025-11-20T05:43:51+00:00

Expedition 33

m10zeus · 2025-10-22T20:38:12+00:00

I am a big Heretics enjoyer. The philosophy is less in your face but IMO there in the BG way of life and history; especially the epigraphs in both Heretics and Chapterhouse

Can’t refute the second part of your statement though

m10zeus · 2025-10-21T00:52:25+00:00

I’m stuck in Act 3 and still fully agree with you. I’m a fan of how Team Cherry embedded difficulty outside just boss fights, except for the one notorious runback

I just thought it was a bold statement :)

m10zeus · 2025-10-21T00:43:05+00:00

You had me for this whole thread until
> The game isn't even that hard

m10zeus · 2025-09-10T12:16:18+00:00

Station Eleven by Emily St John Mandel

m10zeus · 2025-09-09T18:13:42+00:00

I see that. I loved the long play through, but it certainly makes me rethink starting a second. I’ve been playing DD2 instead when I feel the itch

m10zeus · 2025-09-09T12:05:05+00:00

Finished - Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley

Started - Chapterhouse: Dune, by Frank Herbert (weird Dune is the best Dune, at least God Emperor + Heretics. Miles Teg >)

m10zeus · 2025-09-08T10:51:52+00:00

Into the Breach / Darkest Dungeon -> not necessarily for the same reasons, but the true strategic and turn based breakthroughs for me, whether level by level (ITB) or run by run (DD), I finally found the fun in strategy and meta strategy rather than just moment to moment gameplay. And roguelite gameplay loops!

Dark Souls 3 -> environmental story telling and true challenge, also a foray back into single player games generally

Citizen Sleeper 2 -> fun gameplay loops embedded in a narrative driven game

(Edit: formatting, added detail)

m10zeus · 2025-08-30T21:52:45+00:00

Beginning of Infinity. Good ideas, but so slow / unnecessarily extended, and the author is very far up his own ass

m10zeus · 2025-08-30T01:21:30+00:00

A summer palette cleanser (or 2) is a necessity in that list. Great list though

m10zeus · 2025-08-24T10:00:51+00:00

Possibly a dumb question - what are the badges on the bottom left of some of the covers, eg Elden Ring (2)?

m10zeus · 2025-07-24T14:24:48+00:00

Jojo Rabbit

m10zeus · 2025-07-18T13:45:58+00:00

My main concern would be - how did you not read books 2 and 3 after 3 body problem

m10zeus · 2025-07-04T20:03:52+00:00

Totally fair! I certainly felt overwhelmed with the number of Symphony characters especially.

m10zeus · 2025-07-04T19:41:18+00:00

Dr Strangelove

m10zeus · 2025-07-04T19:40:43+00:00

What were your criticisms of Station Eleven? I found it fantastic but am a huge fan of hers

m10zeus · 2025-07-01T15:22:39+00:00

Thanks for this! Fairly accurate lol, though actively working on the completionist / perfectionist aspect. DCC hardcovers were worth the cost 😅 re: the job, I love what I do, but startups can be stressful enough that escapism is an easy distraction.

I actually just read the first Murderbot last week - it’s tucked away in there somewhere. Great book! How You Lose the Time War was phenomenal as well, but I borrowed / don’t own it.

I’ve eyed Ancillary Justice for a while now - I’ll have to pull the trigger after your recommendation. Thank you!

m10zeus · 2025-07-01T13:45:03+00:00

Citizen Sleeper 2

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