Murakami is Murakami and for all that other people might struggle with some aspects of his work I have such a fondness for his style of writing and the sort of stories he creates that I find it hard to not adore all of his writing. 
This is no exception, and I felt like parts 1 and 3 were a lovely contrast of style to the second part, which felt a lot more standard Murakami to me. Had a great time, honestly just pleased there is still new Murakami for me to read.