u/pranavchoudhury

Getting an actual DMRC card feels like pure trial and error rn. Depends entirely on which station you hit, and a lot of counters just try to fob you off with the Airtel card instead, even when you specifically ask for DMRC.

Anyone have a station where they've recently and reliably gotten the real DMRC card? Preferably Pink or Blue line since that's what I use most, but honestly I'll take any line at this point, just want the actual card.

Would appreciate any recent experiences, counter tips, or times that worked better for you. Thanks in advance.

I've been reading the Wind Up Bird Chronicle over the past week - am at around the 30% mark, starting chapter 4 (Divine Grace Lost) of Book 2 (Bird as a Prophet). I've read nothing by Murakami before this, and have no background in his literary works or subject matters.

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The reason I'm posting this is because I'm confused. I've been following the book well so far - I understand the plot, the overall story so far, etcetera. I cannot say that it is particularly gripping /engaging or keeps me on my toes, but for some reason I also cannot stop reading it, I'm enjoying the calm and slowness of it in some weird way that makes me keep wanting to continue even though I don't have a single clue where this is going or whether I'm missing some deeper point.

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Now that I'm around the 1/3rd mark, I thought it'd be a good idea to ask some people who've read the book and/or are familiar with Murakami's works, whether there's something I should know before continuing - some bent of mind with which I should read the book, or some basic premise of his writing that I should understand before continuing. I'm aware of the weird nature of this question/request - but I'm myself in a weird place with the book where I'm not excited about what's coming like I usually am with books I enjoy, but I also find myself unable to stop reading - this is a feeling I haven't encountered often. To be clear, I'm not looking for spoilers. But any thoughts / inputs are welcome and appreciated. Cheers!