Murakami is able to write beautiful lines that arouse emotions in the reader. The great sensation of pain and desire that comes with love is perfectly stated. At the same time, the novel shifts from a saga of unrequited love told from two perspectives to a mystery that will leave you wondering what happened and why. We learn about Miu’s strange past as well as Sumire’s abrupt absence, as we keep reading. As the novel progresses, though, strange fantasy elements about Sumire and Miu begin to emerge. In reality, we are well-versed in Sumire’s character development as a result of her relationship with Miu. The reader is given a thorough account of Sumire and K’s relationship. Right from the start, Sputnik Sweetheart feels different from every other Murakami work I’ve read so far. In the story, we see character changes as a result of emotional anguish and changes in relationships throughout it all. Sumire and K maintain their friendship despite the additional strain. Sumire falls in love for the first time as an instant connection develops between them. When Sumire meets Miu, a successful but mysterious woman, things get even more confusing. Despite this, they have a deep bond that exemplifies what true friendship is all about. K loves Sumire and wishes to be with her, but she does not feel the same way about him. Sumire and K share an unshakable relationship.

They instantly connect and become very close friends since they both enjoy reading. She is an aspiring but struggling writer who meets K in college. Sputnik Sweetheart is a classic Murakami tale, with a lot of twists and turns including Murakami’s absolute ingenious trademark.

Sputnik sweetheart review