Welcome back. ― Haruki Murakami, quote from Sputnik Sweetheart “We each have a special something we can get only at a special time of our life. Goodreads | Buy. But Sputnik Sweetheart goes beyond just Japan, and travels to Greece. For the most part, I was utterly bored when reading this book. But it doesn’t last forever. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. I didn’t hate this but the story just went in a direction story-wise that I didn’t enjoy. At least, that is, until she meets an older woman to whom she finds herself irresistibly drawn. I was talking to my boss at work about Murakami, and he said how his favourite novel by him was Sputnik Sweetheart. Either large sections are entirely metaphorical, or we've got some heavy unreliable narrator action going on. Sputnik Sweetheart. 'Sputnik Sweetheart' is about an odd love triangle where the love is either platonic or something a bit stronger yet unfulfilled; there is no sex in this book. Ask and answer questions about books! A video in which I review Sputnik Sweetheart by Haruki Murakami which is my 10th book of Murakami's I've read! Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Ali mislim da je velikim delom zbog činjenice da je apsolutno sve podredjeno emociji. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Was the earth put here just to nourish human loneliness?”, “I dream. But after Hardboiled Wonderland and the End of the World, Norwegian Wood,Kafka on the Shore, The Wind-up Bird Chronicle, etc., Sputnik Sweetheart just falls naturally into the plain old "more-of-the-same" category and never moves me like I expected. The classmate disappears while on a Greek island with her crush, alive in another world. I used to like him quite a lot, but come on, doesn't he get tired of writing the same book over and over again? The Sputnik Sweetheart Community Note includes chapter-by-chapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context, author biography and quizzes written by community members like you. Reading Sputnik Sweetheart is like returning home. K is madly in love with his best friend, Sumire, but her devotion to a writerly life precludes her from any personal commitments. Review: This was my next choice in my Murakami marathon. To help you find your... To see what your friends thought of this book. A friendship between the narrator, a 20-something school teacher, and a romantic classmate gets interrupted when the classmate falls in love for the first time with a strange, white-haired woman who gives her a job. October 3rd 2002 A simple guy who likes to 1.cook 2.listen to music/read books 3. think about the meaning of life meets an ordinary girl who turns out to be totally extraordinary, which gets her into trouble soon a. I used to like him quite a lot, but come on, doesn't he get tired of writing the same book over and over again? said a friend scornfully. Start by marking “Sputnik Sweetheart” as Want to Read: Error rating book. There's a common element in all his works; it's a bridge of fantasy and reality that has just the right delicate balance. I felt like I missed an important chapter somewhere. I dalje ne znam tačno zašto. I was talking to my boss at work about Murakami, and he said how his favourite novel by him was Sputnik Sweetheart. Who knows—maybe even tomorrow.”, “And I really wanted to see you, too," she said. I suppose you could say this book is sort of Murakami "lite" - less intense in terms of non-linear narrative and the characters are a bit more concrete and the plot easier to discern. Maybe it was for the best.”, “So ist das Leben. Let me show you the pattern. I just finished reading Sputnik Sweetheart and I was wondering what other people made of the ending. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License ... Sputnik sweetheart August 9, 2020 Soo book, books, fiction, Haruki Murakami, Sputnik sweetheart 1 Comment. Sometimes I think that's the only right thing to do.”. Also there is an interesting ending. Instead of immediately being introduced to the narrator and main character of the novel, Murakami sets the tone by instead introducing the reader to … Wie schwer und tödlich unser Verlust auch sein mag, wie wichtig auch immer das, dessen wir beraubt wurden: wir leben einfach weiter. Kodansha first published the novel in Japanese in 1999 and then an English version in 2001. See Featured Authors Answering Questions. Sometimes I think that’s the only right thing to do. See all 11 questions about Sputnik Sweetheart…, Hardboiled Wonderland and the End of the World, Group Fiction Read - September 2016 - Sputnik Sweetheart - SPOILERS ALLOWED, Group Fiction Read - September 2016 - Sputnik Sweetheart - NO SPOILERS. It was as clear as if the planets all of a sudden lined up in a row for me. At least, that is, until she meets an older woman to whom she finds herself irresistibly drawn. Posted on October 6, 2014 January 6, 2016 by hmadmin. I don’t always read Murakami, but when I do I prefer reading slowly and letting the writing carry me off like I’m having some kind of lucid dream I never want to wake from. K is madly in love with his best friend, Sumire, but her devotion to a writerly life precludes her from any personal commitments. Posted on October 6, 2014 January 6, 2016 by hmadmin. The the wordplay of Murakami and the ideas he expresses m. It's worth reading. like a small flame. Like Christmas, summer vacation, and a brand-new puppy rolled into one.”, “You’re optimistic one moment, only to be racked the next by the certainty that it will all fall to pieces. This book sucked me in, I couldn't put it down..then just like with Sheep Chase, the ending was disappointing. Goodreads Books With 100,000 to 149,999 Ratings - Page 5 show list info Books in this challenge come from a wide range of genres, fortunately with enough literary fiction … We’d love your help. Shorter than the sweeping Wind-up Bird Chronicle, less playfully bizarre than A Wild Sheep Chase, the author's seventh novel distills his signature themes into a powerful story about the loneliness of the human condition. Sputnik Sweetheart. Sputnik Sweetheart, narrated by the elementary school teacher simply known as K, revolves around Sumire and her infatuation with her older boss Miu.Business obligations take the pair to Europe and they eventually decide to relax for awhile on a small, unnamed Greek island. ... About Goodreads Q&A. Part romance, part detective story, Sputnik Sweetheart tells the story of a tangled triangle of uniquely unrequited love.

K is madly in love with his best friend, Sumire, but her devotion to a writerly life precludes her from any personal commitments. [ Why does Haruki Murakami hit the spot so well for me, and for thousands of other readers worldwide? Dosta sam razmišljao za vreme čitanja ove knjižice zbog čega tačno volim Murakamija toliko. Her response was that it was stupid all along, or something like that. It really doesn't get very interesting until the last third of the book. Post navigation I really need you. Image from www.goodreads.com I read Murakami’s work far too quickly; his writing has a really fresh, contemporary feel to it that’s so different to any other fiction. There's something about that balance that's so mesmerizing. To dream, to live in the world of dreams. Of all the other writers that have been categorized as magical realism th. I think I may have had too high expectations for this. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License ... Sputnik sweetheart August 9, 2020 Soo book, books, fiction, Haruki Murakami, Sputnik sweetheart 1 Comment. Haruki Murakami spent the years between 1986 and 1989 in Italy and Greece, where he wrote “Norwegian Wood” and “Dance, Dance, Dance”. ... Goodreads is the world's largest site for readers with over 50 million reviews. Ima neki uvid u svet koji je za većinu nas na „dobar dan“, ali on je taj koji to ume i da napiše i da nas izvuče ono "pa da, tako se i ja osećam". The the wordplay of Murakami and the ideas he expresses make the book worth reading through to the end. You can connect with it on a level that you can’t in pure fantasy, and there’s enough of a disconnect from solid reality to leave you in wonder. Anyone who enjoys Murakami's special brand of genius. Part romance, part detective story, Sputnik Sweetheart tells the story of a tangled triangle of uniquely unrequited love. On a trip to an island off the coast of Greece, Sumire mysteriously disappears. This is my first time reading a Murakami novel. As the saying goes, you can't step in the same river twice...you can go home, but the home isn't the same home that you left. Why? A careful, fortunate few cherish that flame, nurture it, hold it as a torch to light their way. Who hasn’t read Sputnik sweetheart? Goodreads. Clear some space on your bookshelves, readers. I … You can read the same words again and again, but since you are different, the book is different too. You can connect with it on a level that you can’t in pure fantasy, and there’s enough of a disconnect from solid reality to leave you in wonder. And as we live our lives we discover—drawing toward us the thin threads attached to each—what has been lost.”, “I dream, sometimes I think that's the only right thing to do.”, “I was attracted to her from the first time we talked, and soon there was no turning back. Ten years later, he revisited Greece through “Sputnik Sweetheart”, a novel that stands out from the plethora of his … Murakami’s novel, Sputnik Sweetheart, is no different—it could easily be a mystery, a misshapen romance, or even science fiction. Image from www.goodreads.com I read Murakami’s work far too quickly; his writing has a really fresh, contemporary feel to it that’s so different to any other fiction. Sputnik Sweetheart Haruki Murakami 3.0 3.8 -0.8 Little Fires Everywhere: Another best-selling novel that is now a major television series. Since 4 of these (the first 4 below) are in 1001-2006 list, I started my reading right after I left the hospital: 1) Kafka on the Shore (March 11, 2010) - 5 stars 2) Sputnik Sweetheart (Mar My Murakami reading started last year when a Goodreads friend introduced him to me when I was in the hospital due to knee operation. "When I couldn’t see you any more, I realized that. Sputnik Sweetheart is a Japanese novel that follows the narrator "K" as his love interest falls in love with someone else and disappears under mysterious, perhaps magical, circumstances. For the characters in Sputnik Sweetheart by Haruki Murakami discover that desire, love, and loss can break more than your heart: it can split you in two. It really doesn't get very interesting until the last third of the book. Goodreads. I just finished reading Sputnik Sweetheart by Haruki Murakami as part of the Haruki Murakami Reading Challenge hosted by Murakamichallenge.blogspot.com.. I read Sputnik Sweetheart first, which was a wonderful place to start, with a short but sweet book that contains all his major themes. Bookmark the permalink. The ending is usually bleak and confusing. Sputnik Sweetheart Haruki Murakami, trans Philip Gabriel 229pp, Harvill, £12 Buy it at a discount at BOL. Another packed season of irresistible books is just around the corner! I loved it. To fans of Murakami’s work, Sputnik Sweetheart might seem a little different at first glance. So it is with books. On a trip to an island off the coast of Greece, Sumire mysteriously disappears. Независимо колко дълбока и непредотвратима загуба сме преживели, колко скъпо ни е било онова, което ни е отнето - изтръгнато направо от ръцете ни - дори впоследствие да сме се променили дотолкова, че от нас, каквито сме били преди, да е останала само кожата, ние продължаваме все така, без излишен шум, да следваме съдбата си. I … A must read if you are going to give Murakami a spin. Or at least there exists a silent place where everything can disappear, melting together in a single overlapping figure. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. ... La ragazza dello Sputnik (Italian Edition) by Haruki Murakami 4.4 out of 5 stars 126. For a long time she was the only thing I could think about. But once that flame goes out, it’s gone forever.” Part romance, part detective story, Sputnik Sweetheart tells the story of a tangled triangle of uniquely unrequited love. Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami An intriguing and profound story of interlaced lives - Kafka Tamura (a highly perceptive 15 year old boy running away from home); Oshima (a superbly erudite and perfectly mannered librarian with a secret), Miss Saeki (the elegant middle-aged library owner whose shadow is only half a rich as it should be), and Nakata (an old man who cannot read but can … Sputnik Sweetheart (スプートニクの恋人, Supūtoniku no Koibito) is a novel by Haruki Murakami, published in Japan, by Kodansha, in 1999.An English translation … Sputnik Sweetheart book. This is my 2nd novel by Haruki Murakami and just like. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. I mean, Is she //dead// or is it just a dream or something? Sooft ich darüber nachdenke, wie wir unermüdlich und meist ohne besonderes Geschick unsere alltäglichen Verrichtungen wiederholen, überkommt mich das Gefühl einer entsetzlichen Leere.”, “Wenn ich den Deckel dieser Büchse öffne, wirst du vielleicht auch mit in diese Geschichte hineingezogen. Post navigation. The guy tries to save her from something, predictably dark, but fails. Honestly, either way or any combination of the 2 is totally fine with me; this book was beautifully written. Welcome back. Why does Haruki Murakami hit the spot so well for me, and for thousands of other readers worldwide? Sputnik Sweetheart. ... Goodreads Book reviews & recommendations: IMDb Movies, TV & Celebrities: K and Sumire. About Sputnik Sweetheart. Initially, I was drawn to the idea that this book would focus on romance, something that is often only hinted at in Murakami’s works. I read some people's theories online that possibly the narrator committed suicide at the end. What's the point of it all? A Conversation with Murakami about Sputnik Sweetheart. I toss it into the air, “Така живеем живота си сега, всеки сам за себе си. ("Norwegian Wood" is a very … Goodreads | Buy. Don't get me wrong, I don't think this is, by any chance, a bad book. Stay thirsty my friends. I tried to tell her how I felt, but somehow the feelings and the right words couldn’t connect. Sputnik Sweetheart (スプートニクの恋人, Supūtoniku no Koibito) is a novel by Haruki Murakami, published in Japan, by Kodansha, in 1999.An English translation … There's something about that balance that's so mesmerizing. It was very good, and very weird. Premise: A young man is in love with his friend, Sumire, but she falls for an older businesswoman named Miu. “Why do people have to be this lonely? K is madly in love with his best friend, Sumire, but her devotion to a writerly life precludes her from any personal commitments. When I asked my friend if she had tried to read Murakami's works, and she said no and she let me borrowed her one and only copy and it was given to her by her couple friend. said a friend scornfully. “I feel like I've swallowed a cloudy sky”, “I dream. “So that's how we live our lives. Just have read 13 pages only.But have found everything written on the above review.Is there any twists left?? 17 quotes have been tagged as sputnik-sweetheart: Haruki Murakami: ‘I feel like I've swallowed a cloudy sky’, Haruki Murakami: ‘I dream. ... Goodreads is the world's largest site for readers with over 50 million reviews. And I was in doubt accepting her offer, because (1) It was given to her as a birthday gift and she didn't read it yet, fresh in the box; (2) some of my friends in Goodreads always talks about Murakami and his works so I decided to look for a free copy and lastly, (3) my insecurity works when I saw the cover, look, a nude wom. Part romance, part detective story, Sputnik Sweetheart tells the story of a tangled triangle of uniquely unrequited love. Wakefulness always comes to take me back.”, “Sometimes you’re just the sweetest thing. Readers’ questions about Sputnik Sweetheart. The elements and nuances of his writing are some things that I have rarely encountered before 1Q84. Möchtest du wirklich etwas wissen, das zu vergessen mich so viel gekostet hat?”, “Pa, kakvo to iskustvo može da ima pisac bez strasti? Part romance, part detective story, Sputnik Sweetheart tells the story of a tangled triangle of uniquely unrequited love. You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author. [Can someone explain the ending to me? To ti je kao kuvar bez apetita.”, “Dozvolićete, ali kada čoveka upucaju, teče krv.”, “What I’ve written here is a message to myself. Ali mislim da je velikim delom zbog činjenice da je apsolutno sve podredjeno emociji. Prava pripovetka traži magijsku vodicu da bi se spojili ovaj i onaj svet.”. Nonetheless, it is a wonderfully beautiful book and one of Murakami's best. At least, that is, until she meets an older woman to whom she finds herself irresistibly drawn. Sputnik Sweetheart by Haruki Murakami, 9780099448471, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. Selbst wenn nur noch die äußerste Schicht unserer Haut die gleiche geblieben ist und wir zu völlig anderen Menschen geworden sind, strecken wir die Hände nach der uns zugemessenen Zeit aus, holen sie ein und bringen sie schließlich hinter uns. Part romance, part detective story, Sputnik Sweetheart tells the story of a tangled triangle of uniquely unrequited love. And I was in doubt accepting her offer, because (1) It was given to her as a birthday gift and she didn't read it yet, fresh in the box; (2) some of my friends in Goodreads always talks about Murakami and his works so I decided to look for a free copy and lastly, (3) my insecurity works when I saw the cover, look, a nude woman! Review: This was my next choice in my Murakami marathon. It kind of made sense to me, but it was completely different from the impression I got. Willst du das? 4) Sputnik Sweetheart 5) Kafka on The Shore. It might appear out of the blue and just grab you. What makes an interesting read is Sputnik Sweetheart how Murakami handles writing about Foreign destinations. This first half of the book gave me equal satisfaction as The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. K is madly in love with his best friend, Sumire, but her devotion to a writerly life precludes her from any personal commitments. And in the end it does.”, “But falling in love is always a pretty crazy thing. Sputnik Sweetheart. I dalje ne znam tačno zašto. "Sputnik Sweetheart" is a slim novel in comparison with Murakami's most recent opus, "The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle." At least, that is, until she meets an older woman to whom she finds herself irresistibly drawn. When I asked my friend if she had tried to read Murakami's works, and she said no and she let me borrowed her one and only copy and it was given to her by her couple friend. This turned out to be quite an interesting read. You’re a part of me; I’m a part of you.”, “Maybe in some distant place, everything is already, quietly, lost. I will admit, I knew absolutely nothing about this author and I am NOT a huge fan of Asian literature except for the more popular/mainstream Asian fiction books like Memoirs of a Geisha and Snow Flower and the Secret Fan. Uglavnom je to depresija, uglavnom je to usamljenost, ali te dve reči su za njega sinonim za ljubav. 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