A review by robinks
Sputnik Sweetheart by Haruki Murakami

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

3.75

As far as I know, this is the only Murakami novel with queer representation, so that’s why I decided to give it a read.
The lesbian sexual content was definitely written for the male gaze, and it was mostly nonconsensual, which is problematic.
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