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A review by linn_anna
Sputnik Sweetheart by Haruki Murakami

emotional inspiring mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I think it’s all in all a good read.
I would have loved it if the description of women wouldn’t have been so weird and unnecessarily sexual.
At first you may think that it’s all about women, their relationship and feelings. But soon you will realise that it’s actually  about the man and his (sexual) feelings for Sumire.

I had the same problem with Norwegian wood. I will read other works of Murakami but if it’s the same objectified view on women I’ll wonder what’s wrong with him.

That’s why it’s hard for me to recommend this book but I think if you’re aware of this flaw it still can be a good read. I loved the metaphors and symbols and the language all in all. I think it connects the story with philosophical / deep aspects in a brilliant way. All in all it gave me a lot to think about.
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