Sputnik sweetheart is narrated by a young elementary teacher- k. He is in love with his friend sumire, though she doesn't return these feelings. She quit school in an attempt to focus on her writing, but never is able to complete a piece. She shares her writing only with k., who relishes this opportunity to feel close to her. Soon though, sumire meets an older woman, miu, at a wedding, and falls deeply in love with her. As with sumire and k., miu is unable to return this love, but does form a strong bond with sumire that is shown throughout the course of this story.Staying true to his general style, this book incorporated a surreal/alternate world that existed alongside the normal one. Sumire disappears into this world, and forces both miu and k. to make hard decisions in their search for her.
Murakami doesn't tie up all the loose ends, but does so enough to satisfy the reader. I certainly enjoyed it, and checked this quick read off in just under a week.
Netflix rating? 4.5/5 stars.
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