Haruki Murakami - Sputnik Sweetheart

A rare short, tight offering from Murakami. Also fairly straightforward until the last half. Having read almost all of his works this one seemed like a bit of a trial for what later becomes 1Q84. Always thought provoking this was a good read. Murakami still appears to struggle with disappearing woman and man left behind to pick up the pieces.  He also loves alternate worlds...