Haruki Murakami

Just a quick summing up. Just finished reading 'Sputnik Sweetheart' by Japanese writer Haruki Murakami, which is the second novel I have read by him. The first I read a while back, entitled 'Norwegian Wood.' My housemate, Hannah, is heavily interested in Japanese culture and has nearly all of his books, so i'll definitely be planning on borrowing and reading a few more in the future.

'Sputnik Sweetheart' is narrated by K, a teacher in love with his best friend, a writer named Sumire. Unfortunately for K, Sumire is in love with an older married woman called Miu. Miu takes Sumire with her on a journey across Europe. Eventually Sumire disappears on a small Greek island and K is called to come help Miu search for her. This is where things start to get more and more surreal concluding in an ending that I didn't altogether understand. However, I think that is actually what made this book more intriguing to me and defines Murakami's unique style. The actual prose was very vivid and dream-like which I liked. If you enjoy metaphorical writing or are looking for something a bit different to sink your teeth into, start reading some Murakami!