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210 pages • first pub 1999 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 09 April 2002
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 commitme...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,599 reviews
Moods
reflective 71%
emotional 47%
sad 26%
dark 25%
adventurous 18%
tense 14%
challenging 13%
relaxing 7%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 29% | No: 26% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Misogyny, Sexual assaultModerate
Rape, Homophobia, InfidelityMinor
Animal death, Death of parent, Sexism210 pages • first pub 1999 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 09 April 2002
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 commitme...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,599 reviews
Moods
reflective 71%
emotional 47%
sad 26%
dark 25%
adventurous 18%
tense 14%
challenging 13%
relaxing 7%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 29% | No: 26% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Misogyny, Sexual assaultModerate
Rape, Homophobia, InfidelityMinor
Animal death, Death of parent, Sexism