Sputnik Sweetheart by Haruki Murakami

Sputnik Sweetheart

Haruki Murakami with Philip Gabriel (Translator)

229 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ literary magical realism romance mysterious reflective medium-paced
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But whereas Miu is glamorous and successful, Sumire is an aspiring writer who dresses in an oversized second-hand coat and heavy boots like a character in a Kerouac novel.Sumire spends hours on the phone talking to her best friend K about the big ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 13,373 reviews

Moods

mysterious 81%
reflective 70%
emotional 47%
sad 26%
dark 25%
adventurous 18%
tense 15%
challenging 13%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 6%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 20%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 29% | No: 26% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | 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: 57% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.77

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