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Literary Fiction· Japan

Sputnik Sweetheart

by Haruki Murakami
Aggregate Editorial Score40/100
Goodreads Choice Award
Published 1999238 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1999, Sputnik Sweetheart established Haruki Murakami as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. K. loves Sumire, who loves an older woman named Miu, who has been mysteriously emptied of something. Murakami's slim novel is one of his most haunting—a meditation on unrequited love and the mystery of self. Themes of unrequited love, mystery, solitude run through the work. The book has received recognition from Goodreads Choice Award 1999.

Book Details

AuthorHaruki Murakami
Published1999
Country of Origin🇯🇵 Japan
LanguageEnglish
Pages238
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780375726057
Editorial Score40/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇯🇵 Japan

This book is part of Japan's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Goodreads Choice Award
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199915
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sputnik Sweetheart about?

K. loves Sumire, who loves an older woman named Miu, who has been mysteriously emptied of something. Murakami's slim novel is one of his most haunting—a meditation on unrequited love and the mystery of self.

Who wrote Sputnik Sweetheart?

Sputnik Sweetheart was written by Haruki Murakami, from Japan. First published in 1999.

What awards has Sputnik Sweetheart won?

Sputnik Sweetheart has received the following awards and honours: Goodreads Choice Award 1999.

Is Sputnik Sweetheart worth reading?

Sputnik Sweetheart is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 15/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in unrequited love, mystery, solitude.

Where can I buy Sputnik Sweetheart?

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What category is Sputnik Sweetheart?

Sputnik Sweetheart is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Sputnik Sweetheart from?

Sputnik Sweetheart originates from Japan's literary tradition. Explore more books from Japan on our country page.

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