224 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375413469
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 20 April 1999
Description
Part romance, part detective story, Sputnik Sweetheart tells the story of a tangled triangle of uniquely unrequited love.K is madly in love with his best friend, Sumire, but her devotion to a writerly life precludes her from any personal commitmen...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,443 reviews
Moods
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
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: 11% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Misogyny, Sexual assaultModerate
Rape, InfidelityMinor
Animal death224 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375413469
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 20 April 1999
Description
Part romance, part detective story, Sputnik Sweetheart tells the story of a tangled triangle of uniquely unrequited love.K is madly in love with his best friend, Sumire, but her devotion to a writerly life precludes her from any personal commitmen...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,443 reviews
Moods
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
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: 11% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Misogyny, Sexual assaultModerate
Rape, InfidelityMinor
Animal death