Sputnik Sweetheart by Haruki Murakami

Sputnik Sweetheart

Haruki Murakami with Philip Gabriel (Translator)

229 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ literary magical realism romance mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

But whereas Miu is glamorous and successful, Sumire is an aspiring writer who dresses in an oversized second-hand coat and heavy boots like a character in a Kerouac novel.Sumire spends hours on the phone talking to her best friend K about the big ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 11,239 reviews

Moods

mysterious 81%
reflective 71%
emotional 47%
sad 26%
dark 25%
adventurous 18%
tense 15%
challenging 12%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 6%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 21%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 28% | No: 27% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.77

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