A review by miisoosoup
Sputnik Sweetheart by Haruki Murakami

mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

He has a way of beautifully depicting abstract feelings... except for the weird scenes and fantasies that no one asked for. Don't think I've ever heard of a Murakami book without at least one uncomfortably explicit description of a woman. Would've genuinely adored this book otherwise.
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