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 mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

A mystery story about love, the cosmos and other fictional universes. Sumire is in love with a woman seventeen years her senior. Miu is glamorous and successful. Sumire is an aspiring writer who dresses in an oversized second-hand coat and heav...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,453 reviews

Moods

mysterious 82%
reflective 73%
emotional 48%
sad 26%
dark 25%
adventurous 17%
tense 15%
challenging 11%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 6%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 22%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 28% | No: 25% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.78

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