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A review by irxren
Sputnik Sweetheart by Haruki Murakami
2.0
The book talks about love hitting you like a tornado, but sadly, it didn't pack the punch I expected. Compared to the author's other works, this one felt a bit weak. The Murakami magic just didn't show up for me. On the upside, Sputnik Sweetheart was anything but predictable. Around the halfway mark, the story takes a turn with a character disappearing on a Greek island and a trippy Ferris wheel ride.
However, the reason behind the disappearance isn't a mystery; it's more about magical realism. Instead of moving the story forward, we are told about pasts of the characters. Despite themes of loneliness and yearning, the female characters, Sumire and Miu, didn't evoke much emotion in me. As the story unfolded, I stopped caring about any of them. While there's nothing I hated or got angry about, the book just didn't grab or entertain me.
However, the reason behind the disappearance isn't a mystery; it's more about magical realism. Instead of moving the story forward, we are told about pasts of the characters. Despite themes of loneliness and yearning, the female characters, Sumire and Miu, didn't evoke much emotion in me. As the story unfolded, I stopped caring about any of them. While there's nothing I hated or got angry about, the book just didn't grab or entertain me.